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that are nearest to ironclad are Golden Pockling- 
ton and Moore’s Early — both of which rank close 
up to the select half dozen. Moore’s Early is a 
noble grape every way, in the growth of the 
vine, in hardiness, in size of bunch and grape, and 
in prolific bearing — after it once begins to give 
fruit. The Pocklington is equally grand, both in 
vine and fruit. It needs, however, a long season to 
bring it into perfection, not being fully ripe before 
about October 10th. It cannot, therefore, be rec- 
ommended as far north as Massachusetts, and 
Central New York, Northern Ohio, and Michigan, 
except in sheltered localities. Agawam and Diana 
are two of the best keepers, and Agawam is cer- 
tainly one of the best grapes for vineyard culture. 
I have heard good judges pronounce the Iona 
the very best grape in existence, but, unfortunately, 
the Iona is quite tender in northern latitudes. By 
covering the vines with leaves or compost I am 
able to secure some noble bunches that are 
unexcelled in their winelike flavor. Others, going 
through my vineyard, are quite emphatic that the 
best of all grapes is the Herbert. It certainly is one 
of the richest of all our grapes, but, like most of 
Rogers’ Hybrids, it is not a self-pollenizer. In my 
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