ED. Western Horticulturist: The Eumelan Grape having done so well with us for the last two years, I would call the attention of your readers to its great value. Of all black grapes that I have seen or tested, the Eumelan is the earliest, best table grape, splendid in bunch and berry, very saleable, first in market, a prodigious bearer, always ripe before early frosts, strong grower, hardy vine, ripens more wood than any other vine we had; notwithstanding it yielded double the fruit of any vine of its size, the yield being near seventy-five pounds, every bunch ripened up evenly, though only ten feet of space on trellis, whilst two Concords, same age, each nearly as large, with thirty feet on trellis, yielded only about twenty pounds, same soil and culture, less in bunch, and not so good in quality. Evidently the Eumelan is the grape for the North, safe in all seasons, and no dropping of berries if left out as late as any grape dare be left out doors. But as to its wine qualities I can't say, don't care; grow grapes only for the joy and comfort of home. If short of space, the Eumelan is the grape, gives the greatest yield, sure to ripen, and most luscious of all black grapes I have yet seen.

But if there is space, and a variety is wanted, then for quality and a sure crop, early to ripen, the Croton has no superior amongst the white grapes, so far as we have tested. And of the red grapes, the Iona is our best, though not so early as either of the preceding, and requires a southern exposure, well sheltered from cold winds, a good warm soil, with clay, or better, clay and gravel, to insure well ripened fruit every year. But when ripened, as ripened on our grounds, its truly luscious, keeping well into winter in an ordinary room, on shelves or in baskets, gradually drying into good raisins without the addition of sugar. We have many other varieties on trial, but those recommended are the best, yet so fully tested on others will report in due time if deemed worthy. Yet still onward, wedded to none, keeping the best of the old till we get a full supply of better, ever trying the new as they bid fair to outstrip the old.

No family need be without a full supply of grapes that have twelve inches of land outside the walls of their house, if they but have the energy to set and cultivate; and a pleasure too in doing the work, the contemplation of adding taste and luxury to home and family.