. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 210 REPORT ON THE No. 24 MAGARA. The Niagara is the leading white grape in Ontario, for commercial purposes. In health, vigor of vine and in productiveness it has no superior, and it has heen planted more widely than any other variety except the Concord. For dessert purposes it is good in qualitj' when well ripened. We do not recommend it for sections north of Toronto, unless in favored Origin : raised by C. L. Hoas;, of Lockport from seed of Concord, sow-ii in 1868. ^ INE: very vigorous; foliage thick and healthy, like Concord, hardy, not su
. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 210 REPORT ON THE No. 24 MAGARA. The Niagara is the leading white grape in Ontario, for commercial purposes. In health, vigor of vine and in productiveness it has no superior, and it has heen planted more widely than any other variety except the Concord. For dessert purposes it is good in qualitj' when well ripened. We do not recommend it for sections north of Toronto, unless in favored Origin : raised by C. L. Hoas;, of Lockport from seed of Concord, sow-ii in 1868. ^ INE: very vigorous; foliage thick and healthy, like Concord, hardy, not subject to mildew; very produc- tive. Hunch: very large; often shoul- dered ; very compact. Berry: round, about the size of Concord ; pale green turning to pale yellow at matur- ity, and covered with a thin whitish bloom ; skin tough and not inclined to crack ; pulp soft, juicy and sweet, of good flavor when fully ripe, with a touch of nuiskiness Quality: dessert good; canning very good. Value : home markets first class. 14a F Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto : printed by L. K. Cameron
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