1905 



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WORDEN. 



The vines of the AVorden are almost identical in character and appearance with its 

 parent, the Concord. 



When first introduced it was thought to be superior to that variety for the main 

 crop, but it has proved to be so only in its earliness, ripeninis; a few days in advance. 



Origin: S. Worden, Minnettoo, N. Y., from Concord seed. 



Vine: strong, vigorous grower, with coarse stout foliage, dark green above, rusty 

 underneath ; very hardy, healthy and very productive 



Word EN. 



Bunch: large, compact, shouldered. 



Berey : large, black; skin tender, thin, with heavy bloom, cracks easily; flesh sweet 

 when well ripened; pulp tender, and loses flavor soon after ripening; a poor keeper. 

 Quality : fair for dessert purposes. 



Value: near market first class; berries too loose on stem for long shipments. 

 Season : early. 

 Adaptation : well suited to the northern sections because of its early ripening. 



