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after Concords are over-ripe and gone. Its color is white, tinged with yellow, and covered 
with thick, white bloom. Bunches long, large and handsome, generally shouldered. Fla- 
vor, sweet, rich and sprightly, without foxiness, and among the best ; tlesh tender and 
juicy, skin thin, but sufficiently firm to carry well: and remarkable for keeping well, 
long after being gathered. Uninjured here, under full exposure of thirteen degrees below 
zero; but it would be bettor to give some protection, in northern or very cold situations. 
Should not be permitted to over-bear. 
ETTA. A seedling of Joseph Rommel’s from the Elvira; an improvement, being 
better in quality, larger in berry, with firmer skin, not so compact, or crowded in the 
bunch, and not liable to crack or rot. “ The best of Rommel’s white grapes ; a great im- 
provement over Elvira. ’* 
EXCELSIOR. A hybrid seedling, originated by Mr. Ricketts, and said by him, to 
be the finest grape in his collection. Vine vigorous; bunch large to very large, often 
double-shouldered; berry medium to large, roundish oval ; pale red, sweet, with a rich 
aromatic, muscat flavor. A fine, long keeper ; ripens late, about with the Catawba, a’ 
fine grape for amateur or garden culture, in favorable localities. 
FAITH. One of Mr. Rommel’s seedlings, which he considers one of his best, not 
subject to mildew or rot. Vine of the strongest growth, productive of long, shouldered, 
medium sized clusters ; berries small to medium ; white or pale amber colored ; juicy 
sweet and pure flavored. Ripens early ; about with Hartford. 
FRANCIS B. HAYES. A white, Concord seedling, by the originator of Moore’s 
Early, which was awarded a first-class Certificate of Merit by the Massachusetts Horticul- 
tural Society, and is “ a white grape of excellent quality and very early. ” ft is hardy, a 
vigorous grower, and free from mildew; bunch medium, compact, partly shouldered; 
berry medium, globular, with a fine amber yellow color ; skin very firm : fiesh tender’ 
juicy, of delicate texture and fine flavor, free from foxiness, ripening 7 to 10 (lays before’ 
Concord. One of the promising new grapes, which has been generally successful. 
GAERTNER. Rogers' Hybrid, No 14- One of Rogers’ hybrids which has been par- 
tially neglected, but is now attracting attention as one of the best and most valuable. 
Bunch and berry large; color purplish red; skin thin; flavor sweet, rich, aromatic’ 
ripens early. A fine grape. 
GOLDEN GEM. A medium, small grape from the Delaware and Iona, of exquisite 
flavor, ripening very early ; vine slender, wood short-jointed, leaves small, but healthy. 
A superior grape, of the first excellence, worthy of trial where Ionaand Delaware succeed. 
GREIN’S GOLDEN. One of the so-called Riesling seedlings. From its foliage, 
evidently a cross between the Riparia and Labrusca. A handsome, brownish yellow 
grape, as large as Concord and of fair quality, without foxiness. A good grower, with 
healthy foliage, and hardy vine. 
GREIN’S NO. 7, or extra early. Vine vigorous, healthy and hardy; moder- 
ately productive ; bunch and berry medium size. An Elvira seedling of handsome, golden 
yellow color, good flavor, and ripening a little before Concord. One of the best of its class. 
HERBERT. Rogers' 44, is one of the best of Mr. Rogers’ black grapes. Sweet and 
rich, but sprightly, with tender flesh, fine in flavor, without fox in ess ; vigorous, healthy 
in growth, and productive, bearing clusters of good size, both in bunch and berry. It 
has so many good qualities, it should be better known and more extensively planted both 
for home use, and for a showy and excellent market grape. 
HIGHLAND. Mr. Ricketts says of this grape : “ One of the largest and finest look- 
ing grapes in my collection of seedlings. Clusters often weigh 1} pounds. ” “ Vine vig- 
orous, leaves large, thick, coarsely serrated ; bunch large, long, compact, heavily shoul- 
dered ; berry large, round, black, with a heavy blue bloom; flesh soft, pulp slight, juicy, 
slightly vinous, but very late in ripening ; a promising market grape. Only suited to fa- 
vorable localities south, where it can have a long season to mature. 
IONA. Red ; bunch large, long, shouldered ; berries medium large ; flesh tender ; 
flavor rich, sweet and vinous; quality best. Ripens medium early. Requires protection 
in very severe winters. 
IRVING. A large and handsome white grape, one of Mr. Underhill’s seedlings. 
Vine healthy and tolerably hardy. Has proven quite satisfactory in the South and Mid- 
dle States. Not so good North. 
IVES- Black; bunch and berry large, compact, shouldered; sweet, juicy, slightly 
foxy and vinous. Esteemed as one of the best for red wine. It colors some time before it 
is ripe, and is often sent to market unfit for use. Vigorous, healthy, hardy. A very re- 
liable variety, of good flavor when fully ripe ; usually free from mildew or rot. 
JANESVILLE. Black; bunch and berry medium; vine very hardy, healthy and 
productive ; second or third quality, not much better than Champion. Ripens early in 
August. 
