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failing to ripen its crop. The bunch is of 

 medium size, compact, and generally has a 

 small shoulder. The color is dark purple, 

 with a light bloom. The berry is of medium 

 size, roundish oval, with a tolerably thin skin. 

 The flesh has a fibrous, acid center. The juice 

 is very sweet, somewhat sprightly, and pleasant 

 flavored. In quality it is better than the 

 Isabella, and ripens a week before it. Canfafs 

 August is the same. 



ELSINGBUEGH. 



The Hiilsincjburgli came from a village of this 

 name in New- Jersey, beyond which nothing 

 seems to be known of its origin. It is hardy, 

 and a good grower. The bunch is large, 

 rather loose, and shouldered. The color is a 

 dark, purplish black, covered with . a bluish 

 white bloom. The berry is very small and 

 round, with a very thin skin. The flesh ad- 

 heres slightly to the skin, and is tender and 

 melting, with no fibrous center. The juice is 

 pure and sweet, with a rich vinous flavor. Its 

 excellent quality makes it desirable where va- 

 riety is wanted for the garden. It ripens about 

 a week before the Isabella. 



