1905 



FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 



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CATAWBA. 



One of the best of wine grapes, and highly esteemed for dessert. 



Origin : a native of North Carolina, and takes its name from the Catawba river. 



Vine: vigorous; productive; succeeds well in sandy loam; canes long, with few 

 laterals. 



Bunch: medium sized; moderately compact; shouldered. 



Catawba. 



Berry: large; round; deep red with lilac bloom; skin moderately thick. 

 Flesh: texture pulpy, juicy; flavor sweet, aromatic, musky. 

 Quality : dessert very good ; wine best. 

 Value: market first class when well ripened. 



Season : late ; does not always attain full maturity even in the southern parts of 

 the Province. 



