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Type = American Hybrid. Per Hedrick (see citation): "Vine medium to very vigorous, hardy, not always healthy, usually productive. Leaf-buds intermediate in size, short, of average thickness, conical to obtuse, open rather late. Leaves intermediate in size, long to medium, rather slender, uniform, often strongly cylindrical, sometimes single-shouldered, very compact. Berries not uniform, average medium to small, roundish when not compressed by compactness of cluster, attractive purplish-black to black, glossy, covered with heavy dark blue bloom, persistent, firm. Skin thin, does not crack, rather tough, adheres but slightly to the pulp, contains a slight amount of pigment, not astringent. Flesh rather dark green, very juicy, fine-grained, somewhat tender when fully ripe, spicey, pleasant vinous flavor, nearly sweet to agreeably tart, ranking medium to above in quality." Per Bushburg Catalogue: "Resembles the Brant (Arnold's No. 8). it is justly praised for its rich aromatic flavor and delightlful boquet by all who taste it. Bunch small, berry medium, tapering toward the pedicle to which it adheres firmly; color Black, with a fine bloom; skin thin, free from harshness and from the acidity common to many other native grapes. A moderate grower, with peculiar foliage; hardy, and matures its wood well. Valuable for wine in some localities."