Our native grapeGrapes and their cultureAlso descriptive list of old and new varieties . unch medium to large, long, rarelyshouldered ; berries medium to large, light yellow, transparent, very little if anypulp, aromatic; skin rather thick; a strong healthy grower, very productive,and perfectly hardy ; ripens about with the Concord. DELAWARE. {Hyb.) This variety must be accorded one of the highestplaces among American Grapes, for hardiness, productiveness, and unsurpassed flavorand quality. As to the specific blood composing Delaware, it has been long apuzzle to Grape students. Some suppose it
Our native grapeGrapes and their cultureAlso descriptive list of old and new varieties . unch medium to large, long, rarelyshouldered ; berries medium to large, light yellow, transparent, very little if anypulp, aromatic; skin rather thick; a strong healthy grower, very productive,and perfectly hardy ; ripens about with the Concord. DELAWARE. {Hyb.) This variety must be accorded one of the highestplaces among American Grapes, for hardiness, productiveness, and unsurpassed flavorand quality. As to the specific blood composing Delaware, it has been long apuzzle to Grape students. Some suppose it to be ^Estivalis, but most think it to be ahybrid embodying Labruscaand .^stivalis, or Labrusca and Viuifera ; that it possesses OUR NATIVE GRAPE. a part at least Ivabrusca blood is quite generally conceded, as so many of its seedlingsshow Labrusca marks. To produce its best results, the Delaware requires a rich soiland good cultivation. It seems more free from rot than any other variety, and if notpermitted to overbear, is among the most reliable Grapes for a certain and profitable. DELAWARE,crop, wherever soil and location are favorable. Red , bunch small, compact, usuallyshouldered ; berries small, skin Ihin but firm, flesh juicy, very sweet and refreshingof best quality for both table and wine ; ripens before Concord ; vine hardy, productive^moderate grower; it is regarded by many the best American grape, all things con-sidered ; it should be in every garden and vineyard. OUR NATIVE GRAPE. 123
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