ITS HISTORY. 
The Diamond originated with Jacob INIoore, the well-known 
originator of the Brighton Grape. It was produced from seed of 
Concord, fertilized with Iona, and bore its first fruit in 1880. In 
1884 J. F. Declare, of Brighton, N. Y. (onr present Secretary), pur- 
chased the original vine and entire stock. Since that time its pro- 
gress has been carefully noted, and it has been subjected to the most 
trying tests; each year has more fplly demonstrated its superiority 
to all other known varieties. Having become fully convinced that 
the Diamond is in all points far in advance of any other white 
variety before the public, we have organized the present company 
for its propagation and sale on a large scale, with a view to making 
favorable terms to vineyardists and others who wish to plant. We 
have arranged with Mr. LeClare for the entire stock of plants and 
wood, as stated in his card on another page, thereby giving us full 
control of the same. 
DESCRIPTION. 
The Diamond is a pure native, being a cross between Concord 
and Iona. The vine is a vigorous grower, with even jointed wood, 
which always matures perfectly and retains its foliage, even in the 
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