176 THE CANADIAN ITOETICULTURIST. 



light yellow color in the hemes exposed to the light, changing to 3 

 greenish sliade on the other parts of the cluster. The attractive 

 appearance of the fruit will doubtless give it a prominent position as 

 a market variety. In flavor it compares favorably with other varieties 

 which show the characteristics of the Labrusca family ; it is sweet, 

 rich, and possessing the peculiar musky, or, as it is sometimes called, 

 "foxy" flavor, which marks the Hartford Prolific, Diana, and to some 

 extent is also present in the Concord. The berries were hanging well 

 to the cluster on the vines, giving no evidence there of any tendency 

 to drop from the bunch when ripe, like the Hartford Prolific. 



The colored lithograph which embellishes this number, is presented 

 to our readers by Messrs. Morris, Stone & Wellington, who have done 

 so much in the way of introducing this grape to Canadian fruit 

 growers. In size, both of bunch and berry, it is a good representation 

 of the fruit, and the color is probably as accurate as can well be pro- 

 duced in chromo-lithography. We did not see any bunches where the 

 berries were as uniformly yellow as in the plate, more or less of them 

 having a greenish tint on the shaded side. It is probable that in the 

 colder parts of the Province that tint will be found to predominate 

 even when the grape is ripe. 



We look upon this grape as worthy of trial in all those sections at 

 least where the Concord will ripen. To those who are fond of the 

 musky flavor of our Labrusca grapes, combined with much sweetness, 

 large size, and showy appearance, this variety will be a welcome 

 addition. 



ANOTHEPt SEEDLING GPtAPE. 



We received from Mr. C. H. Biggar, of Drurhmondville, samples 

 of a new seedling grape raised by him — parentage unknown. The 

 grapes were received about the middle of October, and as stated in the 

 letter accompanying them, were over-ripe. In size they were a little 

 larger than the Delaware, and deeper in color, but in many respects 

 resembling the Delaware in appearance. We were favorably impressed 

 with the quality of this grape, and hope that we may see it again 

 another season when in its best condition. Mr. Biggar states that it 

 was in its prime about the 24th September, and that the vine gives 

 promise of being a very heavy cropper. 



