DESCRIPTION OP VARIETIES. 1ST 



questions already of general interest, the so- 

 lution of which is so vitally important to all 

 who contemplate planting vineyards. 



Comparison of Varieties. We now propose 

 to compare the Catawba group in reference to 

 the following points: 1st. Quality ; 2 d. Value 

 for the Table; 3d. Market; 4th. Wine. 



1st. Quality. In regard to quality, they at 

 once arrange themselves as follows: lona, 

 Delaware, Alleris Hybrid, Diana, Catawla, 

 In making this arrangement, we are governed 

 strictly by the sum total of goodness possessed 

 by each kind. There can be no difference of 

 opinion in regard to it, except that there may 

 be a few who will prefer the Allen to the 

 Delaware. It is certainly one of the best of 

 grapes, but it lacks the pure richness of the 

 Delaware. We desire the reader to keep con- 

 stantly in mind the goodness and defects of 

 each particular kind. All his plans must have 

 their origin and aim here, if he would attain 

 to the largest measure of satisfaction and suc- 

 cess. 



2 d. For the Table. For table use, we must 

 be governed by tenderness of flesh, high flavor, 

 general good quality, and long keeping ; hence 



