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“THE “WITT” GRAPE. 
This fine, large, white seeding scrape originated in the garden of Michael Witt, Columbis. Ohio, who has grown 
and fruited it for several years. It has been exhibited several times at State and county fairs in that vicinity, and al- 
ways attracted attention by its fine size, handsome appearance, and good quality. It is a seedling from the Concord, 
having the foliage and habit of growth of that variety, and seems to be as healthy and as hardy as the Concord or any 
of its seedlings. This grape was awarded the Premium for the best new seedling grape at the State Fair of Ohio, in 
18S5, and the same year it was exhibited before the Ohio State Horticultural Society, and was reported favorably, and 
named after its originator, the “ Witt *' grape. 
As compared with other varieties : it is larger in bunch and berry than the Haves, quite as early, fully as good in 
quality, and more productive. It is earlier by two weeks than the Pocklington, much better flavored, but not as large. 
The bunches arc medium to large, well formed, and neither too compact, nor loose. The berries are large, slightly 
oval, light, greenish white, with white bloom ; skin thin, seeds few and rmall. pulp melting and tender ; flavor 
rich, sweet and sprightly, with scarcely a shade of native aroma ; a grape that seems to suit the taste of all. It will 
be likely to give general satisfaction, and prove really valuable, both as a garden, market and vineyard grape. 
I append the following opinions of the character of the “ Witt ” grape : 
The “ Witt ” grape is handsome in appearance, of good size, and of excellent quality. I regard it as one of the 
best, if not the very best, of any white grape with which I am acquainted.— W. J. Green, Horticulturist , Ohio Ex- 
periment Station. 
I have carefully examined the “ Witt ” Grape, and believe that few varieties present more of the essentials of a 
perfect grape. The clusters are. large and compact* the individual berry of good size, and firmly adherent : seeds 
small, skin thin, and the pulp melting and juicy. It promises to be one of the best of our white grapes. — W.vt. 11 . 
Lazenby, Professor of Botany and Horticulture, Ohio State University. 
GREEN MOUNTAIN GRAPE. 
This new, white grape which originated in the the Green Mountains of Vermont, at an elevation of 1400 feet, 
comes highly recommended as a strong -growing, healthy and hardy vine, bearing grapes of remarkable excel- 
lence. and ripening the earliest of any other good grape in its native locality, where it has been grown and ri- 
pened for five years or more. It is thus described by its introducers, and it mav be added that their description is veri- 
fied by strong testimonials as to its fine quality, from persons of the highest character who have grown and tested its 
fruit : 
“ The vine is a remarkably strong grower, a young and productive bearer, and produces good sized and handsomely 
formed, well shouldered bunches. The berries are of medium size, color greenish white: skin thin and leaving no 
unpleasant ness whatever inthe mouth when eaten ; pulp tender, melting and its flavor is very sweet, with a flight in 
clination toward the vinous. The seed separates from the pulp by the slightest pressure after slipping from the skin. 
It is entirely free from foxiness and resembles a hot-house grape more nearly than any out door grape we have ever 
seen. We have now tested the ‘ GR KEN MOUNTAIN ’ in our own grounds, for four years, and the longer we test it 
the more we admire it. We fully believe it to be the earliest good ea»ing grape vet introduced. ” Ripens List of Au- 
gust, and early in September, in Vermont. Strong one year vines are offered prepaid by mail or express, at $1 .25 each; 
one dozen at $12.00. Two years strong, $1.50 each ; one dozen $15.00, A few extra strong three year vines at $2 
each ; $iS per dozen, all prepaid by mail or express, on receipt of price. All genuine vines of the Green Mountain will 
have the seal trade mark of the introducer. 
COLERAIN. 
This very promising and excellent new grape of Ohio origin, was offered for the first time, last Autumn ; and from 
a careful test and examination, for four years past, I certainly regard it as one of the best white Concord seedlings I 
have seen. I find it as vigorous in growth as Concord, leaves large, thick and wholly free from mildew or disease of 
any kind, clusters and berries full medium, color light, greenish yellow, with thin, white bloom ; ripens early, a little 
before Worden, a little later than Lady, clusters usually a little larger, berries rather smaller. In flavor, pure, rich, 
sweet, with a delicate, vinous aroma, very pleasant, with scarcely a trace of native odor. I believe it will prove a val 
uable acquisition to the list of good, hardy and reliable white grapes suited to general cultivation, and I have no hesita- 
tion in recommending it as one of the most promising new grapes before the public. The following is the originator’s 
description, which, after fruiting the Colerain for two years, I think quite correct, for south-eastern Ohio : 
“Vine, a strong, healthy grower, of marked Ldbrusca type, perfectly hardy and free from disease, showing no 
tendency to rot or mildew wherever tested, An abundant bearer, very early, ripening from the 15th to the 30th of Au- 
gust, and hanging's long time on the vine ; bunches and berries medium size, nunches shouldered, color light green, 
with a delicate white bloom, skin very thin and tender, flesh very juicy and remarkably sweet, fairly vinous, generally 
but one small seed to a berry. ” 
The Rural New Yorker, of March 16, 1890, says "Try the Colerain as soon as it is offered for sale. The R. N. 
Y. is inclined to think it the best early white grape, all things considered. ” 
Also, May 25, 1SS9 • “ As it behaves at the Rural grounds, we regard it as the best native white grape in cultiva- 
tion, and one which it may be presumed will adapt itself to a wide range of country and climate. ” 
The Popular Gardening, of October, 1S89, says : “Some clusters of the Colerain grape were placed upon our table 
September 4th. Berry of medium size, green with delicate white bloom, tender, and having a trace of native aroma ; 
but remarkable for honeyed sweetness and richness, and in favorable contrast with the other first early sorts. Alto 
gether of unusual promise for a novelty.” 
I have seen many other testimonials giving the Colerain a very high character; and I believe it will be found a 
very satisfactory grape. I have pleasure in offering it to my customers, direct from the originator, with confident ex- 
pectation that it will prove a truly valuable grape for general use, and as well adapted to all grape growing sections, 
as the Concord or Worden or any of the J J atH'USCa type. Prices, delivered free, by mail or express : One year, strong 
plants, $1.50 single ; $13 per ten ; $1 10 per 100. Two years strong, $2 single ; $10.50 per ten : $150 per 100. 
BRILLIANT. 
A beautiful red grape, ripening with ora little before Concord ; originated by T. V. Munson, of Texas ; a cross of 
Lindley and Delaware ; the vine is very vigorous, foliage large and healthy, bunches and berries large ; skin thin but 
firm and will carry well. In flavor, very pure, sweet, rich, slightly vinous, and entireiy free from foxiness ; pulp ten 
der and juicy, in texture much like the Delaware. Color, brilliant red, and quality very nearly, if not quite equal to 
Delaware in its best condition. I have had the Brilliant growing, on trial, for five years— have fruited it the past two 
years, and can recommend it as a flrst-clas> novelty, of remarkable excellence, and apparently adapted to general cul- 
tivation, as it has proven satisfactory in all respects, and I should plant it with confidence either for garden or vineyard. 
Its beauty and excellence will command a profitable market wherever and whenever it may be offered. I am authori- 
zed by Mr. Munson to offer it, and three others of his best seedlings, in limited quantities, at the very low price of $1 
single ; or $9 per dozen for strong 1 year plants, delivered free, by mail or express. 
G. W. CAMPBELL. 
Is another of Mr. Munson’s seedlings, grown from seed of Campbell’s Triumph. A beautiful, medium large, 
golden yellow grape, which ripens very early, and seems adapted to general cultivation, as it is a good grower, with 
healthy foliage, not subject to mildew. Not fruited at Delaware, but samples from Mr. Munson show a grape of 
great beauty and excellence, fully equal to the foreign Chasselas ; and as it ripens with the Delaware, will probably 
be found useful over a large section of country, both north and south. As grown here, the vine is vigorous and perfect- 
ly healthy ; and is certainly worthy of trial, $1 single ; $9 per dozen; 
