Narrative
Type = American Hybrid. Per Hedrick (see citation): "Vine weak to vigorous, not always hardy, not productive, somewhat susceptible to attacks of mildew . . . Leaves variable in size, of average thickness . . . Flowers fertile of nearly so; stamens upright . . . Fruit ripens with Concord or later, ships and keeps well. Clusters medium to small, medium to short, of average width, cylindrical to roundish, rarely with a small single shoulder, compact. Berries intermediate in size, oval, green with yellowish tinge sometimes verging on amber, not glossy, covered with thin gray bloom, persistent, firm. Skin intermediate in thickness and toughness, contains no pigment. Flesh pale green, very juicy, tender, nearly melting, vinous and a little foxy, sweet from skin to center, good to very good in quality . . . Must 69." Per Bush and Son and Meissner (see citation): "It is a very fine white grape, but unfortunately very tender in winter and subject to mildew in summer, of weak growth, deficient foliage. On south walls, in well protected situations, with dry soil and good culture, it succeeds very well, and produces most delicious white grapes, ripening almost as early as Delaware. Bunches medium, compact, not shouldered; berries medium, obovate; skin thin, pale green, tinged with yellow or pale amber color at full maturity, covered with a thin white bloom, considerably translucent. Flesh tender, juicy, free from pulp, sweet with a peculiar musky and luscious aroma distinct from any other grape; seeds small; leaves of scarcely a medium size, very deeply lobed, and sharply serrated."