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Grapes — From Roswell L. Colt, Paterson, N. J., viz: 



1. "Black Hamburgh," raised under glass. The bunches of re- 

 gular size, well ripened, and of excellent flavor. 



2. " Victoria," raised from the seed of the Black Hamb'urgh, of 

 larger size than the parent vine, but less high in flavorj the color of 

 a lighter shade of purple, and having four large seeds. By cultiva- 

 tion, it is thought this grape may equal the original in flavor, and 

 being larger in size may become, perhaps, more valuable. 



3. " Black St. Peter's," of medium size, round, the skin thin and 

 delicate, pulp mellow, juice sprightly, and high flavored. It cannot 

 be too highly recommended to the public. 



4. " A Seedling," raised by Mr. Colt, from a seed of the Black 

 Hamburgh, of a pale black color, and size between the parent and 

 the " Victoria;" in shape round, -and the bunches of fine size, close- 

 ly set. The skin is thin and the pulp delicate; has but one or two 

 small seeds in each grape, a matter of value and remarkable. The 

 flavor and delicious juice, place this grape upon an equal elevation 

 with almost any European variety. 



5. " Black Damascus," tough skin and of good flavor, but rather 

 austere; it has three seeds. This variety was not equal to those 

 above described. 



6. " Nameless," w4iite, tinged with purple, of oval shape, very 

 vinous, and of good sprightly flavor, much like a European grape 

 sometimes seen. 



7. " White Muscat of Alexandria," a white grape, handsome 

 bunches, and very large berries. The juice sweet, musky, and of 

 most delicious flavor. The shape is oval, and for beauty, in all re- 

 spects, will compare with almost any variety of grape. 



" The committee unanimously agree that Mr. Colt deserves high 

 commendation for his example in submitting the results of his patri- 

 otic exertionsj and hope it may stimulate others to go onward in the 

 way of well doing. They would, in an especial manner, call the 

 attention of gentlemen at large, to the fact of No. 4 (in the above 

 list) being a seedling, and they think it deserving a specific name, 

 after having been submitted for further inspection to agricultural so- 

 cieties out of the city, and of a presentation to the Institute another 

 year, for more mature reflection." 



