Narrative
Type = American Hybrid. Per Munson (see citation): "Cluster very large; long, cylindrical, reaching ten to twelve inches; berry large, black with white bloom; skin thin; ships well; pulp tender, freeing seeds easily, quality much better than Concord. Exceedingly vigorous and prolific. Uses, market, table, red wine; medium season. 10 to 12 feet, medium pruning. Although the flowers of this variety appear perfect, they are not sufficiently self-fertile so that, in some years, the clusters fail to set full, hence some proper pollinator such as Beacon, R.W. Munson, Mericadel, Valhallah, Xenia, Hidalgo, or Concord, should be planted near it." Per Hedrick (see citation):Vine vigorous, hardy, moderately productive. Leaves very large to medium, thick, no pubescent but very hairy along ribs. Flowers semi-fertile, open rather late; stamens upright. Fruit ripens later than Concord, does not keep long although it ships well. Clusters large to above medium, long, slender, sometimes double-shouldered, very loose. Berries very large to below medium, inclined to roundish, black, covered with heavy blue bloom, persistent. Skin contains a large amound of purplish-red pigment. Flesh medium juicy, coarse, tender, lacks character, tart from skin to center, fair in quality."