390 SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY 



DIVISION A. SKINS SEPARATING PROM THE PULP 

 (NATIVE GRAPES) 



Section I. Berries in Clusters not Exceeding 10 to 20 



(ROTUNDIFOLIA GrAPES) 



Group 1. Berries Greenish 



596. Scuppernong is tlie eliief representative of Vitis rotundi- 

 foliii, which runs riot in natnral Inxnriance from Delaware and 

 IMaryhmd to the Gulf, and westward from the Atlantic to Arkan- 

 sas and Texas. The vines are almost immune to mildew, rot, 

 phylloxera, or other fungal or insect pests ; they give not only an 

 abundance of fruit, but on arbors and trellises are much prized 

 for their shade and beauty. The fruit, to a palate accustomed 

 to other grapes, is not very acceptable, having a musky flavor 

 and a somewhat repugnant odor, which, however, with familiar- 

 ity becomes agreeable. The pulp is sweet and juicy but is lack- 

 ing in sprightliness. The grapes are not suitable for the market 

 because the berries drop from the bunch in ripening and become 

 more or less smeared with juice, so that their appearance is not 

 appetizing. 



Vine vigorous, not liardy in the North, very productive. Leaves small, 

 thin. Flowers very late; stamens reflexed. Fruit late. Clusters small, 

 round, unshouldered, loose. Berries few in a cluster, large, round, dull 

 green, often with broAvn tinge, firm ; skin thick, tough with many small 

 russet dots; flesh pale green, juicy, tender, soft, fine-grained, foxy, sweet 

 to agreeably tart; fair to good. Seeds adherent, large, short, broad, un- 

 notched, blunt, plump, surface smooth, brown. 



Grmip 2. Berries Red or Purple 



597. James is probably the best general-purpose variety of its 

 species. The vine is noted for vigor and productiveness, and the 

 fruits are large, well flavored, hang on the vines long after 

 ripening, and keep well after harvesting. The variety was 

 found by B. W. M. James, Pitt County, North Carolina. 



Vine vigorous, healthy, productive. Canes slender, numerous, long, 

 slightly trailing. Leaves of medium size, thick, smooth, leathery, cordate, 



