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JEFFERSON. One of the finest grapes, of good, healthy growth, holding its foliage 
and bearing well. A native cross between Concord and Iona, grown from Concord seed. 
The fruit resembles the Iona in appearance, and to my taste is fully equal to it. The clus- 
ters are large, often double-shouldered, and very handsome. Endures 13 degrees below 
zero. Ripens ten days to two weeks after Concord. 
JESSICA. This new, white grape originated in Canada, and is recommended spec- 
ially for productiveness, early ripening and fine quality. The growth of the vine is good, 
and foliage healthy. Clusters and berries not above medium in size, quality good. Has 
proven generally satisfactory, and is by some highly commended. 
JEWEL. One of Mr. Burr’s seedlings which seems to have merit for earliness and 
fine quality : in vine and fruit, it is among our healthiest and hardiest varieties. It seems 
to have all the characteristics of a good, popular grape, both for the garden and vineyard, 
except size. So far as I have seen it, from young vines, the clusters are not larger than 
Delaware, but with larger berries. Quality very good. Pure flavored, though slightly 
pulpy ; rich, sprightly, sweet and vinous. Regarded by many as the best in quality of any 
early black grape. 
LADY. The best extra-early white grape. As healthy and as hardy as Concord, or 
any of our hardiest kinds. In favorable seasons, ripens here the middle to the last of Au- 
o-ust. In quality regarded by many as best, and it certainly is the best of its season. I am 
constantly receiving expressions of great satisfaction from those who have fruited it. In 
some places its growth has not been as strong as other kinds— and I think it requires a 
rich, strong soil. In unfavorable seasons, it has shown much less liability to rot than Con- 
cord’in the same locality. The demand for the vines has steadily increased, and it is now 
planted quite largely for early market, being the earliest and most reliable good, white 
grape yet fully tested, and seems to be growing in public estimation every year. 
LADY WASHINGTON. A large, white grape of good quality and handsome ap- 
pearance. The vine is strong and vigorous, and the foliage large and healthy. The clusters 
are of large size, shouldered and moderately compact; amber, with delicate, rosy tint 
next the sun ; flesh tender and sweet, without foxiness. Requires a favorable soil and lo- 
cation to produce best results, when it is very good. 
L1NDLEY. Boyers' Hybrid, No. 0. Red; bunch and berry large; flesh tender: 
flavor sweet, rich and' good. ' Vine, a strong grower, healthy and very productive. One of 
the best of the hybrids. Ripens early. 
M ARTH A. White ; bunch and berry medium, shduldered, compact ; pulp tender ; 
sweet, rich, juicv, slightly vinous, quality good— generally considered better than 
Concord. Vine hardy, healthy and productive. Ripens with Concord, or a little ear- 
lier. Oneof the reliable and popular white grapes for general use. 
MASSASOIT. Boyers' Hybrid, No. 3. Red; bunch and berry large. Flavor 
sweet, rich and sprightly ; vine a strong grower, and hardy. One of the earliest and best 
of tbe hybrids. 
MERRIMAC. Boyers' Hybrid, No. 19. Black; bunch and berry very large. Me- 
dium early. In quality and flavor very much like Wilder. Vine vigorous and productive. 
MILLS. A new black hybrid, handsome, and very good in quality ; bunches large, 
berries medium, seeds small ; flesh firm : will keep and carry well. Has succeeded well 
in some places and failed in others. A fine amateur grape where it succeeds. 
MISSOURI RIESLING. A fine, light, pale red, or pinkish colored grape, hardy, 
healthy and strong grower ; productive ; considered valuable both for table and wine. 
Rather late in ripening. 
MONTEFIORE. One of Mr. Rommel’s most valuable wine grapes, is thus de- 
scribed by its introducer : “ A black seedling which promises to be for red wine, what the 
Elvira is for white wine; uniting fine quality with great productiveness, hardiness and 
freedom from disease ; a grape we have been anxiously looking for, and now believe to 
have found. It has fruited lor several years, and in various localities, with the most sat- 
isfactory results, in .seasons when the Concord rotted badly in the same place. ” Has 
proven very satisfactory in most places. 
MOORE’S DIAMOND. Originated by Jacob Moore, the producer of the Brigh- 
ton. Is thus described : “ Vine a vigorous grower, with clean, healthy foliage, entirely 
free from mildew. It is a pure native, being a cross between Concord and Iona. Has 
fruited for ten years near Rochester, N. Y., and endured the winters uninjured, and with- 
out the least protection. A prolific bearer ; bunches large, handsome and compact, 
slightly shouldered ; color delicate, greenish white, with rich, yellow tinge when fully 
ripe. Skin smooth and free free from specks ; pulp tender, juicy, and nearly transparent, 
with very few seeds. Berry about the size of Concord. Quality best ; rich, sprightly and 
sweet, resembling the Chasselas. Ripens about two weeks before Concord. ” 
