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FLORIDA FRUITS. 



There are doubtless many other varieties of grapes that will 

 ' do well in Florida, but as yet comparatively few have been 

 tested, and there is still a wide and profitable field open for ex- 

 periment. 



CONCORD. 



Bunches large ; berries very large ; blue-black, with bloom ; 

 skin thin; pulp juicy; a beautiful market variety; rampant 

 grower, and good bearer. Ripens middle of July. 



DELAWARE. 



Bunches medium, red or pink ; skin very thin ; pulp very 

 slight ; juicy, vinous, and most delicate table grape; very prolific 

 bearer. Ripens about middle of July. 



CLINTON. 



Bunches medium ; berries large, black, vinous, and very 

 refreshing; makes a delicious claret wine. Ripens middle of 

 July. 



DIANA. 



Bunches large, compact ; berries large ; reddish lilac ; little 

 pulp, sweet ; very productive. 



HARTFORD PROLIFIC 



Bunches large ; berries large, blue ; flesh pulpy, musky, 

 sweet ; prolific bearer, and fine grower. Ripens early in June. 



GOETHE (Rogers' no. 1). 



Large, greenish yellow, turning pink at full maturity ; very 

 sweet, vinous, and of w^ell-defined aroma ; excellent, and is a 

 reliable bearer. Ripens in August. 



, WILDER (ROGERS' NO. 4). 



Very large, blue black ; very fine, and a thoroughly reli- 

 able bearer. Ripens in August. 



