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Diana—About the same size and color of the Catawba, of which it is supposed to 
be a seedling; a beautiful and delicious grape; ripens about the same time as 
the Isabella. Vine remarkably vigorous; rather a shy bearer while young. 
Goethe (Rogers’ No. 1)—Bunch and berry large; flesh tender, melting, sweet, and 
very delicious; generally too late to be grown in this latitude. A fine grape 
for the South and Southwest. 
Iona—Bunch medium to large, shouldered; flesh soft, tender, juicy, sweet; high 
flavored, sprightly and refreshing; keeps till mid-winter with its freshness 
unimpaired. In this locality one of the finest table grapes. Should be in every 
garden where the climate admits of its being ripened. It must not be allowed 
to overbear. The pure juice makes the best American wine we’have tasted. 
Lindley (Rogers’ No. 9.)—Bunch long and compact; flesh sweet; ripens soon after 
Delaware. One of the best red grapes in cultivation, but it has never received 
the attention its merits deserve. Makes a fine amber colored wine. 
Massasoit (Rogers’ No. 3)—Bunch medium, rather loose; berry medium; flesh ten- 
der and sweet; very good; one of the best flavored of the Rogers’. Early as 
Hartford Prolific. A desirable garden variety. Makes good wine. 
Rochester—A seedling of ours. Bunch large to very large, shouldered, frequently 
double shouldered, very compact. Berries medium to large size, round, 
dark purple or purplish lilac, peculiar, with thin white bloom. Flesh very 
sweet, vinous, rich and aromatic. Vine a remarkably vigorous grower; wood 
short-jointed and hardy; foliage large, thick, healthy; has never been known to 
mildew in our grounds. The habits of the vine are similar to the Diana, and 
it requires ample room and rather long pruning. Ripe usually ist week in 
September. The fruit always sets well and it has never failed to ripen in the 
worst of seasons since it first bore. 1 year, $1.50 each; 2 years, $2 each. 
Salem (Rogers’ No. 53)—Bunch large, compact; berry large, round; flesh tender, 
juicy; slight pulp; in quality one of the best. 
CLASS IIl—WHITE GRAPES. 
Allen’s Hybrid—aA delicious grape of Chasselas character, very much subject to 
mildew. In some locations ripens its fruit perfectly every year. 
Croton (Underhill)—Said to be a cross between the Delaware and Chasselas de Fon- 
tainbleau. Bunch large, berry small; quality excellent; ripens between Hart- 
ford Prolific and Concord. In quality the best white grape we have, but it 
frequently mildews, therefore is not reliable. 75 cents each. ; 
Lady—Originated by Mr. Imlay, of Muskingum Co., Ohio. Said to be a seedling of 
the Concord. Bunch medium size, berry about the size of the Concord; light 
greenish yellow covered with white bloom; flesh tender, sweet, lacking charac- 
ter. Vine hardy and vigorous. 1 year, 50 cents each; 2 years, 75 cents each. 
Martha—Native of Missouri; bunches medium, shouldered; berry large, roundish; 
flesh similar to Concord; a little foxy, but good; ripens earlier than Concord. 
Vine hardy and vigorous. 50 cents each. : 
Rebecca—A fine and delicious grape; berry and bunch medium size; vine a moderate 
slender grower and abundant bearer; quite hardy; ripens almost as soon as the 
Delaware. We regard it as the highest flavored of our native grapes: recom- 
mended particularly for careful garden culture. 
NEW GRAPES AND OTHERS NOT SUFFICIENTLY 
TESTED HERE. 
(With descriptions of the originators. ) 
Amber Queen—“ Bunch large, shouldered like the Hamburg; berry large fre- 
quently oblong; holds persistently to the bunch; amber colored at first but 
grows darker till it becomes a purple grape; flesh tender, rich, and seeds small; 
plant a strong grower with thick leaves, somewhat downy on the under side. 
Fruit always eatable in August and with proper care will keep all winter.” 
Strong yearling vines, 75 cents each. 
