. Catalogue of nursery stock. Seed industry and trade Michigan Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF NURSERY STOCK. 37 Worden—A seedling from the Concord, which it greatly resembles in color and appearance. It is, however, several days earlier ; much more delicious and melting and has a flavor that is equalled by no other grape grown. Berries and clusters are very large and compact; vine is fully as hardy as the Concord, and more pro-. WORDEN-Reduced Size. ductive. It is a sure bearer. We consider this variety the most profitable for mar- ket. See cut. CLASS II RED OR PURPLI
. Catalogue of nursery stock. Seed industry and trade Michigan Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF NURSERY STOCK. 37 Worden—A seedling from the Concord, which it greatly resembles in color and appearance. It is, however, several days earlier ; much more delicious and melting and has a flavor that is equalled by no other grape grown. Berries and clusters are very large and compact; vine is fully as hardy as the Concord, and more pro-. WORDEN-Reduced Size. ductive. It is a sure bearer. We consider this variety the most profitable for mar- ket. See cut. CLASS II RED OR PURPLISH CRAPES. Agawam—( Rogers' No. 15 )—Bunches large, generally loose; berries large, round ; color dark red or maroon ; flesh quite ten- der, juicy, vinous, with a peculiar flavor much admired by some ; vine vigorous and productive. Like the others of Mr. Rogers' hybrids, this variety is liable to mildew in cold, damp locations, and is not suited to the extreme north. Brighton—A cross between Concord and Diana Hamburg. Resembles Catawba in color, size and form of bunch and berry. Flesh rich, sweet, and of the best quality. Ripens earlier than the Delaware. Vine vigorous and very hardy. This variety has now been thoroughly tested, and it may now be truly said to be without an EQUAL among early grapes. Catawba—Well known as the great wine grape of Ohio, Kentucky, etc. Bunches large and loose ; berries large, of a cop- pery red color, becoming purplish when well ripened ; two weeks later than Isa- bella ; requires the most favorable soils and situations, good culture and warm seasons, to mature in western New York. Delaware—Still holds its own as one of the finest grapes. Bunches small, compact, shouldered ; berries rather small; round ; skin thin, light red; flesh very juicy, without any hard pulp, with an exceed- ingly sweet, spicy and delicious flavor. Vine moderately vigorous, hardy and pro- ductive. Ripens two weeks before the Isabella. Diana—A seedling of the Ca
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