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E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
NIAGARA GRAPE. 
grape crop; yet our eighty 
Green Mountain vines were 
loaded with large, handsome 
bunches August 25, and 
were a wonder and admira- 
tion to all who saw them.” 
1 year, each, $1.25; 2 year, 
each, $1.50. 
Worden. An improved Con- 
cord, being larger in both 
bunch and berry, hand- 
somer, nearly two weeks 
earlier, and of better qual- 
ity. As it is difficult to grow, 
many vines of Concord are 
sold for it. 
Woodruff Red. A new grape 
which promises to be valu- 
able. A Concord seedling, 
with bunches and berries of 
the largest size, ripening 
medium early, and a good 
longkeeper. Vine vigorous, 
healthy and productive ; and 
many competent judges pro- 
nounce the fruit of excellent 
quality. It will doubtless 
prove a haqdsome and^prof- 
itable grape for general cul- 
ture. Testimonials from 
various parts of the country, 
North and South, represent 
that it is vigorous and 
healthy in growth, and per- 
fectly hardy. An attractive 
red grape of good quality , and 
iron-clad constitution. 
Concord and Iona. Has fruited for ten 
years, near Rochester, N. Y., and en- 
dured the winters uninjured, and without 
the least protection. A prolific bearer; 
bunches large, handsome and compact, 
slightly shouldered; color delicate 
greenish white with rich yellow tinge 
when fully ripe. Skin smooth and free 
from specks; pulp tender, juicy, and 
nearly transparent, with very few seeds. 
Berry about the size of Concord. Qual- 
ity, best, rich.” 
Green Mountain. We quote from the in- 
troducer, who has spent so much money in 
advertising this valuable new variety. 
We believe it is all he claims.for it, but as 
it has not fruited for us, cannot say how 
it will do on Ohio soil. 
“We do not believe there is an early 
grape superior to it in quality that bears 
younger, is more productive or that is 
more desirable for an early grape than 
this one. It has not failed to produce or 
ripen a full crop in the three years we 
have tested it. The vine grows as strong 
as the Concord, and will flourish in any 
soil where the Concord grows. It is es- 
pecially well adapted to be grown in 
northern localities, where many valuable 
varieties fail, or, perhaps, never ripen, and 
in those localities where these sorts do 
ripen, the Green Mountain is equally de- 
sirable, as it will lengthen the grape sea- 
son by reason of its earliness. The past 
season was extremely wet, and was uni 
versally noted for mildew and grape rot, 
thus causing an almost total failure in the 
Pocklington. Or “Golden Pocklington,” 
retains its popularity, and will probably 
take its place as a valuable standard 
grape, being one of the largest and most 
showy white grapes of the Concord type 
yet introduced. It is a pure native, hai*dy 
in vine and healthy in foliage, rather 
better flavored and richer than Concord, 
though somewhat foxy, and of the same 
general character as the Concord and its 
seedlings. It is a good keeper, and suffi- 
ciently firm to ship well. Clusters have 
been exhibited weighing more than one 
pound each. 
Lady. The best, extra-early white grape. 
As healthy and as hardy as Concord, or 
any other of our hardiest kinds. In fa- 
vorable seasons, ripens here the middle 
to the last of August. In quality, re- 
garded by many as best, and it certainly 
is the best I have seen in its season. I 
am constantly receiving expressions of 
great satisfaction from those who have 
fruited it. In some places, its growth has 
not been as strong as other kinds, and I 
think it requires a pretty rich, strong soil. 
In unfavorable seasons, it has shown 
much less liability to rot than Concord. 
Lady Washington. A large, white grape 
of good quality and handsome appearance. 
The vine is strong and vigorous, and the 
foliage large and healthy. The clusters 
are of large size, shouldered and moder- 
ately compact; amber, with delicate, rosy 
tint next the sun ; flesh tender and sweet, 
without foxiness. Requires a favorable 
soil and location to produce best results. 
