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MOORE’S EARLY. A handsome very early grape, resembling Concord, with 
smaller clusters, but larger berries, ripening about ten days earlier than the old variety. 
It is no better than the Concord in any respect except in its early ripening. Has been 
largely planted, and seems to be giving good satisfaction as a popular and profitable early 
market grape. All things considered, is probably the best and most profitable very early 
black grape yet introduced. 
MOYER. Resembles the Delaware in fruit, in size of cluster and berry, rather dark- 
er in color, and is claimed to be equal to it in quality. The vine seems a stronger grower, 
with heavier and healthier foliage not subject to mildew. It originated in Canada ; and 
has been grown there quite successfully for several years. Its great point, however, for 
value, is its earliness — being as early as the Champion, which is generally the first in mar- 
ket. 
NAOMI. The following description is by Charles Downing: “Vine very vigorous, 
very productive, medium short jointed ; leaves very large, deeply lobed, coarsely serrated; 
bunch large, shouldered; berry medium, roundish oval, often with a tinge of red in the 
sun, covered with a thin, whitish bloom ; flesh tender, juicy, melting, rather crisp, sweet 
and sprightly, with a trace of Muscat flavor; quality very good. Ripens with the Con- 
cord. A good amateur or garden grape. ” 
NECTAR. A new, black grape, originated by the late A. J. Caywood. A seedling 
cross of Concord and Delaware. A good grower, with healthy foliage. Very productive ; 
does not crack or fall from the stem, and is a remarkably good, long keeper ; clusters 
handsome and medium large ; quality fine; flavor pure, rich, and slightly vinous. An 
excellent grape, and believed to be very promising and worthy of trial. 
NIAGARA. Vigorous grower, and very productive. Clusters and berries large and 
showy. For localities suited to it, the Niagara has proven a very popular and profitable 
market variety. It is not earlier than Concord ; but improves by hanging long on the 
vine, and is a good, long-keeper. When well grown and well ripened, it is better flavor- 
ed than Concord, under the satne conditions ; but is always somewhat “foxy.” 
NOAH. This grape has not met expectations, as a table grape. Although the flavor 
is pleasant, it is too pulpy ; rather late in ripening, and inclines to fall from the cluster. 
In growth, health and productiveness, it is all that has been claimed, and it has been in 
great demand for wine-making both in this country and Europe. 
NORTON’S VIRGINIA. Black; bunches long, large; berries small ; vine a 
strong and healthy grower and hardy. One of the best grapes for red wine, usually free 
mildew and rot, and justly in high repute with wine-makers. 
ONEIDA. A large and handsome red grape of fine quality ; said to be a good long 
keeper, originated in Oneida county, N. Y. 
PEABODY. One of Mr. Rickett’s hardy, Clinton seedlings, which he describes as 
follows : “It is hardy in vine and fruit ; bunch medium to large, and quite compact ; berry 
the size and shape of Iona, black, with blue bloom ; flesh tender and sprightly. The fruit 
is unlike that of any other grape now cultivated. ” 
POCKLINGTON, Or “ Golden Pocklington,” retains its popularity, and has taken 
its place as a valuable standard grape, being one of the largest and most showy white 
grapes of the Concord type yet introduced. It is a pure native, hardy in vine and healthy 
in foliage, rather better flavored and richer than Concord, though somewhat foxy, and of the 
same general character as the Concord and its seedlings. It is a good keeper, and suffi- 
ciently firm to ship well. Clusters have been exhibited weighing more than one pound 
each. Its enormous size, handsome appearance, and many good qualities, make it very 
popular for general culture. It ripens a few days later than the Concord. Has proven 
very satisfactory and profitable as a market grape. 
POUGHKEEPSIE RED. A seedling grape, raised by A. j. Caywood ; claimed to 
be a cross of Iona with Delaware and Walter, somewhat larger than the Delaware, but re- 
sembling 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 and growth. 
ROGERS’ HYBRID No. 30. A light red grape of fine quality. Bunch medium, 
and berry medium large ; flavor much like the foreign Chasselas. A good grower, pro- 
ductive, and ripens early. Has proven generally satisfactory. 
SALEM. Red; bunch and berry large; skin thin; sweet, juicy and sprightly; 
slightly aromatic. One of the best and most popular of the Rogers’ Hybrids ; a handsome 
and fine grape. 
SENASQUA. Black ; bunch large, compact ; berry medium, round ; flesh tender ; 
flavor rich and sprightly. A fine grape. Medium early. Good grower. One of Mr. 
Underhill’s best hybrids. 
TELEGRAPH. Black; bunch and berry medium large and compact; very little 
pulp ; very productive, hardy and healthy. Ripens nearly as early as the Hartford, and is 
of better quality. 
