SHERMAN, TEXAS 
Grapes 
ELLEN SCOTT—Clusters large; berry large, round, dark violet 
color; skin thin but does not crack; of most delicious flavor. 
A vigorous, healthy, and stocky grower. Ripe last of August. 
Sections A, C, and IX 
EXTRA—Extra large bunch; berries black and of fine quality. 
A Post-Oak hybrid variety which is a very hardy and ex¬ 
tremely prolific bearer. Ripe in July. Sections A, B, and 
D. 
FERN—Medium to large, dark purplish-red; firm and of 
agreeable flavor. For proper pollenization Herbemont is a 
good variety to plant with it. Vine a strong grower. Ripe 
August to September. Section A. 
GOETHE—Cluster medium and rather open; berry large, pale 
pink; pulp tender, juicy, and highly flavored. Ripe August 
to September. Sections A, B, and C. 
HERBEMONT—Cluster large; berry small, purple; flavor mild 
sub-acid. Prolific and especially adapted to southwest Texas. 
Sections A and C. 
IVES—An abundant cropper; clusters medium; berries black; 
skin thin but tough; pulp rather tough and sour. Ripe in 
July. Sections A and B. 
JAMES—A Muscadine variety often called Black Scuppemong. 
Vine a healthy vigorous grower; clusters of ten to fifteen 
large berries which are almost perfectly round and deep 
black; skin very thick; flesh very pulpy and musky. Ripens 
middle to last of August. Sections A, B, and D. 
LAST ROSE—A prolific, strong healthy grower. Clusters 
large; heavily shouldered, compact; berries large, rich red, 
attractive, skin thin and tough; flesh tender; juicy and excel¬ 
lent. Should have other varieties near for pollenization, for 
which Fern is good. Section A. 
LXNDLEY—An exceptionally fine table grape; berries large, 
red; skin tough. Should have other variety for polleniza¬ 
tion, for which Brilliant is good. Ripe last of July. Section 
A. 
MANITO—Vine very vigorous; cluster small to medium, rather 
loose; berries medium, black, with white specks; skin thin 
and tough; pulp tender, juicy and sweet. Does better if 
planted with other varieties, such as Brilliant. Sections A, B 
and C. 
MOORE’S EARLY—Very large; black; of fine quality. A good 
market grape. Vine healthy and prolific. Ripe in July. 
Sections A, B, and D. 
MUENCH—Vine vigorous and free from disease; clusters very 
large; berries large, purplish-black; pulp tender, sweet and 
of excellent flavor. Ripe last of July and first of August. 
Sections A and B. 
MUSCADINE—These should be planted near the Scuppernongs 
for pollenization, one vine to every six or eight Scuppernongs. 
Sections A and D. - 
NIAGARA—Large, greenish-white, semi-transparent; quality 
good. Successful over a wide range of territory. Ripe in 
July. Sections A and B. 
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