..Campbell's Early.. 
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Another season's experience confirms and strengthens the entire confidence hereto- 
fore expressed that the introduction of this grape marKs an epoch in the substantial ad- 
vancement of American grape culture, not less distinct and important than that which 
followed the appearance of the Delaware (introduced by Mr. Campbell) or Con- 
cord. 
It has been very carefully observed and tested more than a dozen years, during 
which time it has shown no fault, but has exceeded all expectations as to its evident 
merit and high character. 
It is confidently believed to be a grape in all respects better adapted to general use 
in all sections suited to our native varieties, than any other which has yet been grown 
and tested. 
Points of Special Merit in Campbell's Early Grape 
ARE 
First. A very strong, vigorous, hardy vine, with thick, healthy, mildew -resisting 
foliage, and perfect, self-fertilizing blossoms ; always setting its fruit well, and bearing 
abundantly. 
Second. Clusters very large, usually shouldered, compact and handsome, without 
being unduly crowded. 
Third. Berries large, nearly round, often an inch or more in diameter ; black with 
lifht purple bloom ; skin thin but very tenacious, bearing handling and shippingadmir- 
ably. Flavor rich, sweet, slightly vinous ; pure with no foxiness, coarseness or unpleas- 
ant acidity from the skin to the center. Flesh rather firm but tender and of equal 
consistency, parting easily from its few and small seeds. 
Fourth. Its season is very early ; often showing color lake in July, and ripening, 
according to the season, from the fifteenth to the last of August, at Delaware, Ohio. 
Fifth. It has very remarkable keeping qualities. Has hung upon the vines in the 
vineyard the Fall of 1897, sound and perfect, for six weeks or more after ripening, 
with no tendency to shell off or fall from the stem. A few crates were put in a cool 
cellar Oct. 5th and Dec. 20th were apparently as perfect as when stored and looking as 
though they may keep in equally good condition until next April. As a good keeper 
and shipper it is believed to be unequaled by any other American grape. 
Testimonials might be added from entirely disinterested sources of very high 
character, out of more than six hundred received during the Fall of 1897, from thirty- 
nine states and the Canadas. 
Wilder Medal, American Pomological Society 1897; Medal of Excellence, Anaericas 
Institute 1897, and First Premium at many Agricultural and Horticultural Societies. 
