This fine variety has been long known to exist as
an old tree, trained to a wall, in the Botanic Garden
of the University of Cambridge, where it is celebrated
for the unusually early period at which, for
so large a grape, it matures its fruit. This seldom
happens later than the end of September; so that a
crop can be calculated upon in very unpropitious
seasons.
We are aware it may be asserted that it is not
distinct from the Black Prince ; but when or where
was that kind known to submit to an English climate
as this does ?
W ood pale brown, rather long-jointed.
Leaves deeply lobed, with rather shallow incisions,
pubescent above, and rather coarsely hairy
beneath, becoming bright crimson late in the season.
B ungh from 9 to 10 inches long, sometimes with
rather a narrow shoulder. B erries closely set,
very even-sized, of a rather oval figure, deep purple,
inclining to brown. Flesh firm, juicy, sweet,
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