FRUITS VARIETIES AND CULTURE. 525 



jointed; foliage abundant; leaves large; bunch medium 

 to large; moderately compact, shouldered; "berries 

 medium to large, round, light red at first, changing to a 

 dark crimson or maroon when fully matured, sometimes 

 almost black, and covered with an abundant lilac bloom. 

 The berries adhere well to the peduncle; skin thin but 

 tough; flesh tender, slight pulp, sweet, juicy, slightly 

 aromatic; very slightly vinous, and of very good quality 

 for an early grape. It has its best flavor when it first 

 ripens, but becomes pasty and looses its sprightly flavor 

 when full ripe.' 1 — A. J. Downing. Ripe August 4th; vines 

 very productive. It yields the largest crops when planted 

 with other varieties to assist in fertilization. This variety 

 is largely grown in the Eastern States, where it is the 

 leading table grape. 



Winchell (Labr.), or Green Mountain. — A chance 

 seedling found on the slopes of the Green Mountains of 

 Vermont; bunches above medium, compact, well should- 

 ered; berries medium, round, greenish-white; skin thin, 

 quite tender; flesh tender, very sweet, rich, pleasant; 

 quality very good. Ripe July 30th. Eminent grape- 

 growers throughout the country have made many compli- 

 mentary remarks concerning the Winchell, or Green 

 Mountain grape. We consider it probably the best white 

 grape in our vineyard for the home collection, and see no 

 reason why it should not be highly profitable for market 

 purposes. 



Delaware. — This is one of the best grapes cultivated 

 in the South. The fruit is rather small, round, of a red 

 color and delightful flavor. It is one of the standard 

 grapes, and is popular wherever grow 



Marketing. — The packing must be made so firm that 

 there will be no shifting of the fruit in the basket. All de- 

 fective and green or overripe grapes must be cut from the 



