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it is grown; only a moderate grower when young, but very hardy and vigorous 
when fully established. Ripens in July. 
Brighton. — Highly extolled by nearly every one who has grown it; a most 
excellent grape, and has succeeded admirably here; bunches medium ; berries 
large and reddish; skin thin ; very desirable table variety. 
Berckmans.—Across between Clinton and Delaware; vine as vigorous as 
Clinton, which it much resembles; bunch larger than Delaware, shouldered ; berry 
one-third larger than Delaware, of same color and equal in quality to that favorite 
variety ; ripens middle of July. 
V G-oethe (Rogers’ No. 1).— A line grape, somewhat resembling the Malaga, 
Bunches large ; berries large ; color greenish yellow, turning pink at full maturity; 
fruit sweet, with a well defined aroma ; too tender for shipment; excellent for home 
use as a table grape or for wine. 
Moore’s Early. — Similar to Concord in size and shape, but an improvement 
upon that variety in quality and in time of ripening, which is earlier. 
Cynthiana. — Vine vigorous, strong grower and productive; bunches long, 
shouldered, compact; berries small, bluish black, vinous, sweet and juicy. Makes 
a fine, dark red wine, and is also a fair table grape. 
' • Norton.- Description much the same as Cynthiana, both varieties possessing 
the same characteristics. 
Wilder (Rogers’ No. 4). — Bunch large, compact, shouldered; berry large, 
round, black ; flesh tender, juicy, sweet. Ripens about with Concord. Vine vigor¬ 
ous, hardy and a good bearer. Regarded as one of the best of the black varieties, 
and on account of its size and beauty is very valuable for market. 
Salem (Rogers’ No. 53). — Bunch large, compact; berry large, round, coppery 
red ; flesh tender, juicy ; in quality one of the best. Ripens with Concord. Vine 
healthy, vigorous and productive. One of the most popular of the Rogers’. 
Surprise. — Vine a stronger grower than any Labrusca or Hybrid ; wood light 
colored and short jointed ; leaves large, thick, distinctly lobed; bunches large, long, 
compact, very seldom shouldered; berries very large, slightly oblong, dark purplish 
brown, very little pulp, brittle and spicy; quality very fine. This is not a new 
grape, but it has been erroneously propagated in some sections of this State as 
Black Hamburg. Where mildew and rot do not prevail Surprise will prove a most 
robust vine and desirable grape. 
Black Hamburg —Has given excellent results in some sections of Florida; 
berries large and black; bunches large, shouldered. One of the finest foreign vari¬ 
eties, and a vigorous, healthy grower. 
MUSCADINE TYPE. 
This type of grapes is only found in the Southern States, and they will not flour¬ 
ish North or West. All through the South they grow very vigorously and strong, 
and bear profusely; they should be planted at least twenty-five feet apart, and do 
not require any pruning. 
Scuppernong.—Bunches composed of eight or ten berries, which are very 
large; round and bronze colored when fully ripe; flesh sweet, pulpy, vinous; qual¬ 
ity excellent; matures middle of August. The vine is free from all diseases, and is 
exceedingly prolific. 
Flowers. — Berries large, black; bunches composed of from fifteen to twenty 
berries; fruit of sweet, vinous flavor; matures latter part of August. 
Tenderpulp. — A seedling of the Flowers, and ripens about the same time as 
that variety. Berries large, sweet and tender. Quality good. 
Thomas. — Bunches seldom exceed eight or ten berries; color reddish purple; 
pulp sweet, tender, vinous; quality equal or superior to any of the above named. 
Maturity middle of August. 
