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REPORT ON THE 



No. 24 



DIAMOND. {Moore's Diamond). 



A srape that is growing in popularity, and which succeeds in sections farther north 

 than the Niagara. 



Origin : Brighton, N. Y., in 1873, by Mr. Jacob Moore, from seed of Concord, fer- 

 tilized with lona ; .just one year after the Niagara was originated at Lockport. 



Vine: vigorous and productive, though not equalling the Niagara; foliage much 

 like that of one of its parents, the Concord. 



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Bunch: large, compact and shouldered. 



Beekt : adheres firmly to the stem ; color greenish white, yellowing slightly at 

 maturity ; pulp tender ; flavor juicy, sweet and good. 

 QiALiTT : dessert very good. 



Season: about one week in advance of the Concord. 

 Adaptation : worthy of trial generally. 



