CATALOG UE OF FR UIT8. 35 



J^ IsTE-W" GtSj^I'E! 



MILLS. 



With ^ovel and distinct characteristics. A variety possessing the 



high qualities of a foreign grape in addition to the 



vigor and productiveness of a native. 



NOW OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME. SPRING, 1888. 



OR many years cultivators have been searching for a grape which should combine high 

 quality with hardiness, vigor and productiveness. With this object in view experimenters 

 in all sections of the country have been devoting much time, labor and expense to the produc- 

 tion of new sorts. In several cases their efforts have been successful, and some excellent varieties 

 have been originated. The " Brighton," one of the best flavored grapes, was raised after long 

 and persistent endeavor. Other varieties with desirable qualities are constantly appearing, but 

 the country is so large, and climate and soil so diversified, that it takes a long time to deter- 

 mine definitely the value of a new kind. 



It is not to be expected that every new variety will succeed generally, and if from the large 

 number introduced only a few are found worthy to be retained, cultivators should be satisfied. 



Those who have watched the efforts made within the last decade acknowledge that experi- 

 menters are laboring in the right direction, and that real and rapid progress has been made 

 towards securing the much sought after grape. 



The new variety which we now offer for the first time is the result of long and intelligent 

 experiment by one of the most judicious experimenters in the country. The product of his 

 efforts is a grape which for size, quality and appearance comes the nearest to the ideal variety of 

 any we have seen. Its quality is the very best, exceeding in richness any hardy grape we are 

 acquainted with. 



It possesses distinguishing characteristics which place it at once much in advance of the 

 ordinary grape and entitle it to be regarded as a remarkable production. Having tested it in 

 our vineyard a few years we now place it in the hands of the public, confident that it will be 

 found a valuable addition to the list of choice fruits. 



We do not presume to say that it will succeed in all soils, situations and climates, but we 

 believe that in a climate similar to ours, and with a reasonably good soil, situation and treat- 

 ment, such as every grape should have, it cannot fail to give satisfaction. It is especially recom- 

 mended to those who desire a grape of high quality and are willing to bestow upon it the care 

 it deserves. 



DESCRIPTION. 



This variety was raised by Mr. William H. Mills, of Hamilton, Ont, by crossing Muscat 

 Hamburgh with Creveling. Bunch very large, compact, shouldered, some clusters weighing 

 over twelve ounces. Berry large, round, jet black, covered with a thick bloom ; flesh firm, 

 meaty, juicy, breaking with a rich, sprightly flavor. Skin thick ; berries adhere firmly to the 

 peduncle. Vine vigorous and productive; foliage large and healthy. Ripens about with the 

 Concord, or a little later, and is a long keeper. 



Price— Strong Plants $2.00 each, $1 8.00 per dozen. 



