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to be reported. ‘Two of the best we have at as are 
Isabella and Catawba, both of which are only natural 
seedlings; the former from the species Tabrusca, and 
the latter, which is the famous Wine Grape of the West 
most likely an accidental cross between Labrusca and 
Vulpina. What a wide field is there here for experiment. 
{f we have a no further than what nature has 
done for us, surely we are only on the first step towarde 
that perfection which the energy of the country can ae- 
ultimatum; and now we see this necessity, there is no 
doubt but ere long we shall haye as great a variety with 
good quality for all purposes in the indigenous kinds, as 
are at present found in the foreign. This is no over- 
stretched notion, and we are confident that it both can and 
will be eventually accomplished. The American Pomolo 
gical — at their last meeting came to the conclusion 
that the only sorts worthy of being considered best were 
Isabella, Catawba, and Diana, with a recommendation 
for further trial of the Concord.* That meeting contained 
the best knowledge throughout the country, and our own 
opinion is in strict accordance with their decision; co1.se- 
quently it may be better to let this short notice serve for 
the present, with the hope that the —_ addenda will 
be forthcowing hereafter; and for this reason there is a 
chapter in its proper place on the raising of new kinds. 
Scuppernong class is found to flourish the best 
in the Southern States, the few varieties contained in it 
may be added for that region ; but these; like all the rest, 
are capable of great improvement; and it is very likely 
that if the best varieties of California and southern Texas 
ee en 5 oe ee es be obtained. 
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