Narrative
Type = American Hybrid. Per Bushburg Catalogue (see citation): "Leaf strong and thick, and vine a very strong grower and bearer; bunches very large, with rather long and very strong stem; when shouldred the shoulders are very short and double; berries black, very large, somewhat oblong, often measuring 1 and 1/8 inch in diameter. Placed in a basket beside Black Hamburg the August Giant can hardly be distinguished from it. Fruit when well grown has a decided Hamburg flavor; quite tender to the center, very rich and fine; fruit ripe in August. A fine amateur grape." Per Hedrick (see citation): "Vine very vigorous, usually hardy, not a heavy bearer, somewhat subject to mildew. Leaf-buds open in mid-season, of average size, short, rather thick, conical to obtuse. Leaves medium to very large, thick. Flowers open in mid-season, sterile; stamens reflexed. Fruit ripens about a week later than Moore Early, keeps well. Berries resemble Black Hamburg in general appearance but somewhat variable, averaging large, oval to roundish, dark purplish-red or black, dull, covered with thick blue bloom, hang well to pedicel, firm. Skin of average thickness, touch, adheres slightly to pulp, contains a small amount of bright red pigment, strongly astringent. Flesh greenish, translucent, somewhat tough, stringy, agreeably tart at skin but acid at center, good in quality, resembling Black Hamburg."