Descriptive List of Grape Vines. 
NOVELTIES FOR FALL OF 1*7 1. 
NEW POTATO -' 1 OHIO BEAUTY.” 
This magnificent potato was grown from a seed-hall of the Early Rose, in the 
Spring of 1869. and since that time has been carefully tested in a variety of soils 
and situations, and has also been carefully compared with the best and most 
popular potatoes now grown. Toe result has been so entirely satisfactory, that I 
intend to otter it for sale in (he Fall and Spring of 1874-5 with confidence that it 
will give entire satisfaction, and prove of inestimable value to Agriculturists in all 
sections. I have found it the nearest ; perfection , in every respect, of any potrt'o I 
have ever grown ; uniformly healthy and vigorous in growth, and remarkably pro- 
ductive. It is medium early — early enough to ripen perfectly in all seasons ; — earlier 
than Peach-blow, but later 'than tire Early Rose. In quality, it is the very best, at 
all times, from the time it is dug, until late the following summer. All who have 
tested it, pronounce it unsurpassed in quality ; and the most experienced potato- 
growers in the State declare it “ the best potato they ever saw.” In appearance it is 
smooth and handsome; in form somewhat, like peach-blow but more regular and 
with eves less sunken ; in color much like its parent, Early Rose ; in baking or boil- 
ing always cooks perfectly white, dry and mealy, never pink or red- fleshed, and is 
of the most delicate and refined flavor. As a fine late-keeper it has no equal within 
my knowledge, having been kept in good condition and used for the table till the 
fust of August. It always yields heavily, and uniformly large and handsome pota- 
toes. Its habit of growth is strong, robust, and vigorous, stout and stocky. Not 
disposed to make long, straggling and slender vines. Its foliage is large, thick and 
heavy, enduring drouth admirably, and to a considerable extent resists also the at- 
tacks of the Colorado bug. Its tubers are formed in a large cluster around the stem, 
rendering digging very easy. In short, after five years of trial and careful observa- 
tion, I oiler it with perfect confidence that it will be found a first class potato in ev- 
ery respect , and worthy a place on every farm, and in every garden where potatoes 
are grown. It is three to four weeks earlier in ripening than Campbell’s Late Rose. 
I am raising new potato-seedlings every year, hut after fully testing, nearly all are 
thrown away. Of many hundreds raised since 1865, less than a dozen are now re- 
tained as promising to be of special value; and a year or two longer will perhaps 
reduce these to two or three. A remarkable seedling from ‘‘Ohio Beauty” of the 
present season yielded, the first year, from a single seed more than three times the 
average of Early Vermont and Compton's Surprise planted side by side, and grown 
under precisely the same treatment; and upon trial it also proves of finer flavor 
and better quality than either of those kinds. 
The “OHIO BEAUTY" will he offered at the following prices : For 1 pound, SI ; 
three pounds to one address, $2,00, post-paid, by mail. By freight or express, charg- 
es to lie paid by purchaser, $20 per bushel ; peck, or half bushel at same rates. 2io 
charge for package, or delivery at freight or express office. 
NEW WHITE GRAPE. 
“WHITE LADY.” — I have purchased the entire stock of thissplendid new grape, 
from Mr. Today, and expect to offer it to the public, in the Fall of 1874. It is a 
pure Concord Seedling, and has all the vigor, health and hardiness of its parent. 
After four years careful testing and observation, 1 confidently offer it as the very 
best white grape for universal cultivation, yet introduced. It is unquestionably a 
great improvement upon i lie Martha grape, being at least, double in size, earlier, 
more productive, and at the same time free from that foxiness which renders the 
Martha objectionable to many. 
I have no hesitation in recommending it for the most extensive culture, feeling 
assured that it will succeed peifectly in all localities where the Concord can be 
grown, and by reason of its earlier ripening, it will be found especially adapted to 
northern localities where Concord does not always mature. In size of berry, it is 
even larger than Concord ; in size of cluster, on young vines, it has been, so far, a 
little less ; though many bunches, the past season, were fully up to the average size 
of Concords. In quality, it is better flavored and more delicate than Concord, 
though in its texture and general character much like it. In color, light green- 
ish yellow, covered with white bloom. Seeds few and small ; pulp tender; flavor 
