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is a delicate greenish white, with a rich, yellow tinge when fully ripe ; skin smooth 

 and entirely free from the brown specks and dots which characterize man}' of the 

 white varieties, very TeW seeds, juicy and almost entirely free from pulp. Berry 

 about the size of the Concord and adheres firmly to the stem. One of the best of 

 recent introductions ; is doing well in all sections and proving a profitable market 

 variety. We consider this the best white grape for home use. 



Green Mountain (Winchell)— An extra early variety from Vermont. Skin thin, pulp 

 tender and sweet, quality superb. Bunch and berry medium size. Vine hardy, 

 vigorous and productive. 



I/ady — Greenish yellow, very early. Bunch and berry medium large. Is health)-, hardy, 

 productive and of good quality. 



Martha— One of the most popular of the old white grapes. Fair grower, healthy 

 and hardy. Medium early. 



* Niagara — Vine hardy; strong grower; bunches very large and compact; sometimes 



shouldered ; berries large, mostly round ; light greenish white ; semi-transparent, 

 slightly ambered in the sun ; skin thick, but tough and does not crack ; quality 

 good ; very little pulp, melting and sweet to the center. Standard for market. 



* Pocklington— A seedling from Concord. The vine is thoroughly hardy; strong- 



grower. Called a white grape, but the fruit is a light golden yellow, clear, juicy 

 and sweet to the center, with little or no pulp ; bunches very large ; sometimes 

 shouldered ; berries round and large and thickly set, quality when fully ripe 

 superior to Concord. One of the most reliable white grapes for general planting. 



The Currant possesses great vitality, and will give some fruit if almost entirely 

 neglected, but will reward liberal culture. The currant worm, its only serious enemy, 

 can be effectually destroyed by using "white hellebore," either in solution or as a 

 powder. 



Plant three to four feet apart in rich ground, cultivate well or mulch heavily, prune 



out old wood, so that each remaining shoot will have room to grow. Manure freely. 



"Cherry — Berries sometimes more than half an inch in diameter ; bunches short, plant 

 very vigorous and productive when grown on good soils and well cultivated. 



*Fay's Prolific— Never since its introduction have there been enough plants to supply 

 the demand for this, one of the best red currants ; its quick jump into popular 

 favor as soon as tested and the ever increasing demand show that all claims made for 

 it have been more than fulfilled. Large stems and berries, uniform in size, very 

 productive, easily picked. For home use or market. 



I/a Versailles — Very large, red; bunch long, of great beauty and excellent quality ; 

 one of the finest and best, and should be in ever}'' collection. 



*I^ee'S Prolific (Black) — An English production of great value; the fruit is large and 

 of superior quality ; the bush a vigorous grower and enormously productive. 



North Star — Currants are produced on new fruiting wood, the average growth of the 

 North Star is 3 to 4 feet, frequently branched ; the strongest and most vigorous 

 grower among red varieties. Bunches averaging 4 in. in length, are freely pro- 

 duced. Single berries of Cherry are larger in size, but bunches of North Star are 

 longer, heavier, and bring the same price in market. Should be given more room 

 than other varieties, and ground kept well enriched. Combines extreme hardiness, 

 vigorous growth and great productiveness. 



*White Grape — Very large, yellowish white, sweet, or very mild acid, excellent 

 quality and valuable for the table, the finest of the white sorts. Very productive. 



