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E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC, 
NIAGARA. 
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- 
gained 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. 
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 
aim 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. 
Martha. This is one of the most reliable 
white grapes yet known ; bunch medium, 
compact, shouldered; berry white or 
greenish, turning to pale yellow when 
fully ripe; skin thin; flesh very sweet 
and juicy. 
Moore’s Early. A handsome grape, very 
early; resembling Concord, with smaller 
clusters, but well packed and larger ber- 
ries. ripening about ten days earlier; it is 
no better than Concord except in this re- 
spect. Has been largely planted and 
seems to give good satisfaction as an early 
market grape. 
Niagara. This grape has been in the mar- 
ket for the last four or five years, and is 
well enough known now to need no help. 
I have no reason to change m.v opinion of 
it. It is a vigorous grower and very pro- 
ductive, when not exposed 
to the severe cold of the ex- 
treme north. It is not af- 
fected by mildew, and can- 
not fail to make a profitable 
grape. When well grown 
and fully ripened, it is a bet- 
ter flavored grape than the 
Concord, but is somewhat 
foxy and ripens about the 
same time as Concoi’d. 
Pocklington. Or “Golden 
Pockington,” retains its 
popularity, and will proba- 
bly take its place as a valu- 
able standai-d grape, being 
one of the largest and most 
showy white grapes of the 
Concord type yet introduc- 
ed. It is a pure native, hardy 
in vine and healthy in foli- 
age, rather better flavored 
and richer than Concord, 
though somewhat foxy, and 
of the same general charac- 
ter as the Concord and its 
seedlings. 
Vergennes. Very productive ; 
clusters lai-ge; bei’ries 
large, holding firmly to the 
stem; color, light amber; 
flavor, rich and delicious, 
flesh meaty and tender. 
Ripens as early as Hartford 
Prolific, and is an excellent 
late keeper. 
Wyoming Red. Vine very 
hax-dy, healthy and robust, with thick, 
leathery foliage; color of berry similar 
to Delaware, but brighter, being one of 
the most beautiful of the amber or red 
grapes, and in size nearly double that of 
Delawax-e; flesh tender, juicy, sweet, with 
a sti’ong native aroma; l'ipensbefoi’e Del- 
aware, and is a valuable market grape. 
Woodruff Red. A large, handsome grape 
from Michigan, said to be a seedling of 
Concord, but of much stronger native 
aroma. Its large size of bunch and berry 
makes it remarkably showy, and it is 
therefore a profitable market sort. The 
vine is a sti-ong grower, with healthy 
foliage and entirely hardy; ripens early. 
Wilder. (Rogei’s’ No. 4.) Bunch and berry 
very large ; i-ound, flesh tolerably tender, 
sprightly, sweet and agreeable. 
Worden. An improved Concord, being 
larger in both bunch and berry, hand- 
somer, nearly two weeks earlier, and of 
better quality. As it is difficult to grow, 
many vines of Concoi'd are sold for it. 
Poughkeepsie Red. A seedling g rap e, 
raised by A. J. Cay wood ; claimed to be a 
cross of Iona with Delaware and Walter; 
somewhat larger than the Delaware, but 
x’esembling it in general appearance. It 
is fully equal to the Delaware in quality, 
ripens early, and keeps well. So far as 
tested, much like the Delaware vine in 
habit of gi’owth. 
Ulster Prolific. Vigorous; good foliage; 
very productive ; clusters medium to 
small, compact; berries good size, dull 
copper color, a good shipper and keeper; 
quality excellent; ripens early. 
