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RED GRAPES (Continued) 
color, dark, rich red. Its crowning glory is 
its size and compactness of its clusters which 
resemble those of Diamond but are larger. An 
indispensable grape at the extreme North, where 
only early and extra hardy varieties can suc¬ 
ceed. 50 cts. each; $4 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
The State Agricultural Experimental Station at Geneva. 
X. Y.. says: ‘‘Lucile is of interest and value because of its 
truly remarkable vine characteristics. In vigor, health, 
hardiness and productiveness it is not surpassed by any of 
the cultivated native grapes. With all of its great growth 
Lucile ripens its wood almost perfectly. It is very produc¬ 
tive. as much so as any other of our native grapes, often bearing 
four bunches to the shoot, its crop exceeding those of Concord. ! 
It has never been known to winterkill in the grape region 
of New York. Its fruit and foliage are very nearly immune 
to the fungal diseases of the grape." 
Wyoming. An extra-early red grape, resembling 
the Delaware in appearance, but double in size 
and ten days earlier. Bunch compact and hand¬ 
some; berry medium bright red; skin thin and 
firm; flesh sweet. 
CLASS III -WHITE GRAPES 
Diamond. A vigorous grower, with dark, healthy 
foliage, entirely free from mildew. A prolific 
bearer, bunches large, handsome and compact, 
slightly shouldered; color delicate, greenish 
white, with rich yellow tinge when fully ripe. 
Skin smooth, pulp tender, juicy, nearly trans¬ 
parent, with few seeds; quality best, rich, sprightly 
and sweet. Ripens a few days before Concord. 
Green Mountain ( Winchell ). New. Found grow¬ 
ing in a garden on the side of the Green 
Mountains in Vermont, at an altitude of 1400 
feet, where it ripened its fruit perfectly. Vine 
strong, vigorous, healthy, very hardy and pro¬ 
ductive. Bunch long, compact, shouldered. 
Color greenish white; skin thin; pulp exceed¬ 
ingly tender and sweet. Very early, being 
three weeks earlier than Concord. 35 cts. each; 
$3 per doz. 
Martha. Bunches and berries of medium size; 
greenish white, with a thin bloom; flesh tender, 
very little pulp, juicy, sweet and rich. Ripens 
about with Concord. 
Niagara. The vine is a strong grower and very 
hardy. Bunches very large and uniform and 
very compact; berries larger than Concord, 
quality good, very little pulp, melting and sweet 
to the center. Ripens before Concord. 
CURRANTS 
Ripe just before raspberries are gone, and con¬ 
tinuing in prime order for several weeks, there is 
no more useful fruit than the currant, and it is 
among the earliest to cultivate. Plant in rows 4 
feet apart each way, if practicable. Light and air 
will do as much to enhance the value of currant 
bushes as with other plants. Keep the ground 
mellow, free from weeds, and in a good state of 
fertility, and prune freely every spring. Should 
the currant worm appear dust a little white 
hellebore powder, from a small coarse bag, over 
the bushes when the leaves are damp. In some 
instances it may be necessary to repeat this process, 
but the trouble and expense of exterminating the 
worms are trifling, if the powder is applied as soon 
as the worms appear. 
Prices for Currants, strong transplants, except as 
otherwise noted, $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
COMET CURRANT (Red)—Quarter Actual Size 
Black Champion. A new variety from England; 
the finest black currant; abundant bearer. Berry 
large and fine. 
Comet. New. Claimed to be far ahead in all 
respects of all other red currants in the market. 
It received an award of merit from the Fruit 
Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society 
of England as being a superior new variety, 
which was confirmed later on, when shown again. 
Bunch long, frequently 8 inches in length, with 
from 20 to 26 berries of enormous size (like 
grapes) and of brilliant color. Quality good, 
refreshing and soft to the palate without acidity. 
It hangs well on the bush. Its growth is abnor¬ 
mally vigorous and satisfactory. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Cherry. Very large; deep red; rather acid; 
bunches short. Plants erect, stout, vigorous and 
productive. 
Fay’s Prolific. Originated in Chautauqua County, 
N. Y. A cross between Cherry and Victoria. Of 
large size, fine flavor and claimed to be twice as 
prolific as the Cherry. Universally commended by 
those who have seen or had experience with it. 
White Grape. Very large; yellowish white; sweet, 
or very mild acid; excellent quality and valuable 
for the table. The finest of the white sorts. 
Very distinct from White Dutch, having low, 
spreading habit and dark green foliage; very 
productive. 
Perfection. A fine new currant, obtained by 
crossing Fay’s Prolific with White Grape. Berry 
larger than Fay’s, clusters averaging longer; 
color a beautiful bright red, flavor rich, mild, 
sub-acid. A great bearer. Was awarded the 
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