Agawam: This variety is a V. Labrusca/Vinifera hybrid, created by E. Rogers, dating from the 1850's. It was derived from a Carter x Black Hamburg cross and is notable as being the only self-fertile variety among that gentlemans named hybrids. Precariously hardy in severe winters, it tolerates heavy soils, ripening soon after Concord to produce dark purplish red fruit with a decidedly foxy flavor that keep well, improving in flavor a few weeks after picking. Historically used to make a refined light red or rosé wine popularly used as a flavorful blending agent.

 

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Agawam: This variety is a V. Labrusca/Vinifera hybrid, created by E. Rogers, dating from the 1850's. It was derived from a Carter x Black Hamburg cross and is notable as being the only self-fertile . . . View Full Definition

Osbu: Cultivar derived from a Beta x Agawam cross. Hardy variety currently used as a tablegrape.

North Fork: Has synonym name G-2861. Variety released from the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station in 1947. Reported as derived from a Agawam x Early Daisy cross. Heavy cropping variety that ripens . . . View Full Definition

Carter: Has several synonym names, including Mammoth Globe, and was obtained from an Isabella hybrid variety selected seedling. It is one of the parents, the other being Black Hamburg, of several hy . . . View Full Definition