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red Traminer. Though succeeding in field cul- 

 ture in some sections, it does not weigh suffi- 

 ciently to sell with the Concord. Ripens early 

 in September. The vine improves with age. 



Lady. — A hardy iron-clad, which resists mil- 

 dew ; ripens very early, bunches small ; berries 

 medium, greenish-white, sweet, and of fair qual- 

 ity. 



Moore's Early. — A seedling from the Con- 

 cord, and from ten days to a fortnight earlier, 

 larger berries, and in other respects similar. It 

 appears to be very productive, and most promis- 

 ing. On account of its earliness it may take 

 precedence of the Concord. 



Worden is another Concord seedling, ripening 

 ten days earlier, and is of better quality than its 

 parent, and therefore held in high esteem. 



To this list may be added Catawba and lona, 

 two dark red varieties of highest flavor, but too 

 late except for favored localities ; Isabella, an 

 excellent black, but also late and uncertain ; 

 Hartford and Champion, two very early and 

 productive black grapes of inferior quality ; 

 Creveling, black, ripening with the Concord, 

 of an agreeable plum-like flavor, but unpro- 

 ductive, bunches loose ; Diana, compact bunches, 

 berries pale grayish red, very high flavor, juicy, 

 sweet, little pulp; keeps long. Its value is 



