E. W. REID'S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
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felt, that is : An extremely early market 
grape of excellent quality, hardy and 
productive, free from rot and disease, 
neither drops from the stem when ripe 
nor cracks in wet weather, and that will 
ship well. 
Moyer. This new grape (of which send 
for free lithograph) originated in Canada, 
and is a cross between the Delaware and 
some purely native variety. In habit of 
growth, hardiness, quality and size of 
cluster it resembles the Delaware very 
much, but it ripens with the very earliest, 
has larger berries, has been free from 
rot and mildew, even in the places and 
seasons where everything around is mil- 
dewed. It has stood, unprotected, 3^ de- 
grees below zero without injury. It is 
very sweet as soon as colored; skin tough, 
but thin; pulp tender, juicy, of delicious 
flavor and entirely free from foxiness; 
altogether it is very desirable. 
GENERAL LIST. 
NOTE. — This season we have an immense stock of vines, as fine as are in the country; 
those wanting large quantities will do well to get our best rates on this list. Samples 
will be mailed to those wanting large quantities at a cost to cover postage. 
Agawam. (Rogers’ No. 15). Berries very 
large, with thick skin; pulp soft, sweet 
and sprightly; very vigorous; ripens 
early. 
Brighton. Bunch large, well formed; 
berries above medium to large, round; 
excellent flavor and quality ; one of the 
earliest in ripening. 
Catawba. Berries large, round; when fully 
ripe, of a dark copper color, with sweet, 
rich, musky flavor. Requires a long sea- 
son to arrive at full maturity. 
Champion. (Talman.) The earliest of all 
black grapes, and although of very poor 
quality, it is exceedingly profitable. 
Bunch medium, compact, shouldered; 
berries medium, black, with 
thick skin, firm. 
Clinton. Bunches small and com- 
pact; berries round, black, pulpy, 
juicy, of medium quality; valu 
able for wine and culinary pur- 
poses. 
Concord. A largo purplish black 
grape, ripening about the middle 
of September; vines remarkably 
vigorous and free from disease. 
Delaware. One of the best Amer- 
ican grapes, for hardiness, pro- 
ductiveness, flavor and quality. 
Bunch and berry full medium 
size, usually shouldered, compact 
and heavy; skin thin, but tena- 
cious; pulp tender and melting; 
juce abundant, rich, vinous, sug- 
ary, sprightly and refreshing. 
Duchess. Berries medium ; flesh 
tender, juicy, sweet, spicy, rich 
and of excellentquality. Ripens 
soon after Concord. 
Isabella. An old, well-known 
sort; large size; dark-purple; 
sweet and rich, with a slight 
musky aroma. Beginning of 
September. 
Etta. Seedlingof Elvira; resembles itbuthas 
larger berries with firmer skin and is super- 
ior in quality. Vine very vigorous ; strong, 
healthy foliage; hardy and productive. 
Empire State. It maintains a good character; is 
healthy and productive; vigorous and of finest 
quality. In health of foliage and habit of growth 
it resembles our hardiest native grapes ; flavor like 
the best of foreign grapes. Reports from most 
pai'ts of the country are very favorable, and it 
seems as if at last we have a grape of high flavor 
for general culture, which stands on its own 
merit. 
Elvira. Very vigorous, strong, healthy 
grower ; white, bunch and berries medium 
size, compact and productive, often grow- 
ing four and five clusters on a single cane. 
Ripens about with Catawba, and is a 
very hardy variety. 
Ives Seedling'. Bunches medium to large, 
compact, often shouldered, berries medi- 
um, slightly oblong, of a dark purple 
color. 
Early Victor. Very early, pure flavor, 
sweet, sprightly and vinous, size below 
medium, extra hardy. 
Jefferson. Resembles Concord in growth 
and hardiness, with fruit much like Iona. 
EMPIRE STATE. 
