Archive image from page 11 of Descriptive list of hardy native. Descriptive list of hardy native grape vines, cultivated and for sale by George W. Campbell . descriptivelisto1865geor Year: 1865 + MAXATAWNE|. A white grape which originated in Pennsylvania, where it is very high- ly commended. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society reported upon specimens exhibited before them, that they were unequaled in flavor by any other American variety. It is described as a most vigorous grower, hardy, bunch large, berry size of Isabella, white and very beautiful in appearance. r MOTTLED. (CARPENTER'S.) W
Archive image from page 11 of Descriptive list of hardy native. Descriptive list of hardy native grape vines, cultivated and for sale by George W. Campbell . descriptivelisto1865geor Year: 1865 + MAXATAWNE|. A white grape which originated in Pennsylvania, where it is very high- ly commended. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society reported upon specimens exhibited before them, that they were unequaled in flavor by any other American variety. It is described as a most vigorous grower, hardy, bunch large, berry size of Isabella, white and very beautiful in appearance. r MOTTLED. (CARPENTER'S.) W A promising seedling, which originated on Kelly's 'Island. A seedling of the Catawba, earlier in ripening, and less disposed to mildew and rot than its parent. A table grapeof fair quality ; bunches and berries me- dium size, compact; color like the Catawba, but mottled with darker shades ; flavor brisk and sprightly; in texture always pulpy and rather astringent at tjie centre. Mr. Carpenter has exhibited some wine of supe- rior character from this variety, and it is thought to be especially valua- ble as a wine grape. NORTON'S VIRGINIAfSEEDLING. A grape of much vigor of growth, hardy and productive. Bunches long and large; berries small, black. Has acquired considerable reputation South and West as a wine grape. S OPORTO. A strong growing vine of the Clinton family. Said to make a fine wine resembling Port. Of no value as a table grape. PAULINE. A Southern grape, of the same family as the Lincoln and Alvey. Not fully tested at the North. A strong, healthy|grower, and as hardy as the Herbemont. Said to be superior for both wine and table, and to ripen earlier than Herbemont. I/REBECCA, Is a white grape of fine quality and great beauty. The tendency of the vine to mildew, while young, is an objection; but with increased age and vigor of growth, I have found this tendencygreatly to decrease. It ripens early ; only a few days later than the Delaware ; is moderately productive, a
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