154 FRUIT CULTURE. 



North, until the Diana was added in ■ the year 

 1843. The Concord followed ten years after; 

 and since this the number of seedlings has been 

 legion. It will be useless to even name a multi- 

 tude of varieties which are crowded upon the 

 market. A short list of those which are well 

 tried and reliable is here given, and also a few 

 notes respecting some of the novelties. 



Brighton. — • A fine variety with large, rather 

 loose bunches ; large, rose-colored berries of ex- 

 cellent quality, ripening about with, or after the 

 Concord. Rather late, and somewhat subject to 

 mildew, but worthy of a place. 



Ooncord. — On account of its vigor, hardi- 

 ness, productiveness, and fine appearance, it has 

 been cultivated at the North more than aU 

 others combined. It is not best in quality, but 

 has been ranked as most valuable. Seedlings 

 from the Concord are earlier, and may yet 

 supersede it. 



Delaware. — This little grape heads the list 

 for family use. It is small in cluster and berry, 

 not strong in growth, and somewhat liable to 

 mildew. Yet with good culture, generous feed- 

 ing beyond the requirements of coarser kinds, 

 and a free use of fungicides, it is pretty sure to 

 give a good annual supply of delicious fruit. 

 Presumably it is a seedling from the European 



