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GENERAL DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF GRAPES, 
OF BEST NEW AND OLD VARIETIES. 
AGAWAM. Rogers' Hybrid No. 15. Red ; bunch and berry large; flavor sweet, 
rich and of peculiar aromatic flavor. Vine vigorous and productive. Early. One of the 
most popular hybrids. Has maintained its position, and steadily grown in favor. 
AMBER. Rommel's. Bunches long, shouldered, moderately compact ; berries me- 
dium, oval, pale amber ; skin thin; pulp tender ; sweet, juicy, and of good flavor. Vine 
productive, hardy and healthy. Medium early. 
AMBER QUEEN. Described by the originator: “ Bunch large, shouldered like 
the Hamburgh : large berry, frequently oblong; holds well to the bunch ; amber colored, 
but grows darker until it becomes purple ; flesh tender, rich, and seeds small ; a strong 
grower, with thick leaves. Eatable in August, and with proper care, will keep all Win- 
ter. ” 
ANTOINETTE. A handsome, large white grape with Concord foliage, a very 
strong grower, hardy, healthy and generally productive. Ripens a little before Concord. 
Flavor, sweet, rich, with little pulp and few seeds. 
AUGUST GIANT. A new hybrid grape, cross between the Black Hamburg and 
Marion Is thus described by the originator : “ Bunch very large, often double-shoulder- 
ed ; berries large, oval ; fruit of the Hamburgh flavor and very fine. Leaf strong and 
thick. Vine strong grower and an enormous bearer, perfectly hardy.” Recommended 
for trial. Fine, healthy growth the past season, ripening early in September ; and regard- 
ed favorably, as a fine amateur grape. 
BACCHUS. One of Mr. Rickett’s seedlings, especially recommended as a red wine 
grape. A strong-growing and productive black variety of the Clinton type. Has proven 
generally satisfactory, and perfectly hardy, and seems to be increasing in favor, for wine- 
making. 
BARRY. Rogers' Hybrid, No. 43. Black; bunch large, broad, compact; berry me- 
dium ; flesh tender; flavor sweet and pleasant ; vine vigorous and healthy. Ripens about 
with the Concord. One of the best black hybrid varieties. 
BELVIDERE. A handsome, large, very early black grape, of the Hartford type, 
hut better ; hardy, healthy and productive ; though second rate in quality. 
BEAUTY. Rommel. Cross between Delaware or Catawba and Maxatawney ; vigor- 
ous ; generally reported as healthy, and productive; bunch size and color of Catawba. 
Sweet, good flavor, tender pulp. Husmann says, “ superior in quality to Delaware, and 
the most promising of all our varieties of Labrusca, which is praising it too highly. 
BLACK DEFIANCE. A large and handsome black grape. Clusters very large, 
berries above medium. Ripens very late, and is suited only to southern localities, oi 
where the Catawba and Herbemont ripen perfectly. Good foliage and very productive. 
Three weeks or more later than Concord. 
BLACK EAGLE. One of Mr. Underhill’s hybrids that has received general ap- 
proval ; a moderate grower with strong and healthy foliage, bearing handsome open clus- 
ters of large black, oval grapes, with blue bloom, and with nearly the excellence of the 
Black Hamburgh. Free from foxiness, and among the best of the hybrids. 
BRIGHTON. A fine, large, dark red grape, a cross between Concord and Diana 
Hamburgh. A very strong grower, with healthy foliage, and productive. Bunches large, 
berries above medium. Ripens early, about with the Delaware, and is of fine quality. 
Has been largely planted, and has proven generally satisfactory both for garden and vine- 
yard planting. 
CENTENNIAL. A native seedling, of good quality and appearance. It is thus de- 
scribed by the originator : u Vine, healthy, vigorous and productive. Bunch medium, 
compact, sometimes shouldered ; berries round ; skin firm, tenacious ; pulp tender, juicy , 
flavor sweet, vinous, refreshing - , color light, transparent red, with thin white bloom , qual- 
ity for table and wine, best. Ripens with Concord. A fine late keeper. ’ 
CHAMPION OR TALMAN. Hardy, healthy, early, productive and poor in qual- 
ity. Color black ; bunch and berry medium to large. Many persons plant it for market, 
and say they make more money from its sale than from other and better grapes, because 
it is showy and very early. I do not recommend it beyond what is said above ; but can 
supply it in quantity at low prices to those who want it. 
CLINTON. Black; bunch and berry medium ; juicy, brisk, sub-acid, prized more 
for wine than for table use ; but if left till fully ripe, is pleasant and agreeable. 
