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with the full number of seeds, from which it is easily separated. 
Not an ideal table grape and we can not as yet recommend it 
for cultivation in this locality. See also Annual Report of this 
‘Station for 1891, p. 496. 
_Elvicand. Cand. X, (cand., vul., Lab.) This is a seedling of 
Elvira X candicans, originated by T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas. 
Vine vigorous and bears large, handsome clusters of large, dark — 
red berries covered with lilac bloom. Skin thin with slight 
astringency; pulp separates readily from the few small seeds 
and is tender, juicy, sweet and sprightly with excellent fiavor. 
Ripened this season with Concord. We jidge that this grape 
may prove a desirable acquisition in this State and recommend 
it for more extended trial. 
Elvira. (vul., Lab.) A seedling of the Taylor introduced in 
1874. Vine a vigorous grower and very protluctive, but fruit 
not suitable for market on account of its tendency to crack. 
It is surpassed by other varieties for table use. See also Annual 
Report of this Station for 1891, p. 496. 
Emma. Received from H. E. Van Dieman, United States 
Pomologist, in the spring of 1892. A white grape of unknown 
parentage that originated with Theophile Huber, of Illinois City, 
lil. We have not yet seen its fruit. | 
Empire State. wulp. X Lab. This is a seedling of Hartford 
Prolific x Clinton. See Annual Reports of this Station for 1889, 
p. 342, and for 1890, p. 330. Moderately productiv2 here. Can 
see no reason why its place may not be well filled by better 
white grapes of the same season. 
Essex. (fogers 41.) vin. X Lab. Bunch medium, compact, 
shouldered; berry large, nearly orbicular, very dark reddish 
purple, covered with:abundant bloom. Pulp sweet, tender, not 
melting, but separates readily from the seeds. Ripens with 
Concord. Moderately productive. Its blossoms can fertilize 
themselves but slightly if at all, hence this grape should 
be set near some other variety that blossoms at the same 
time. 
Esther. Zab. A Concord seedling originated by E. W. Bull, Ag 
who also originated the Concord. It was sent to the Station 
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