EUROPEAN GRAPE8 DESCRIBED. 



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FRUIT. Bunches large, of a long cylindrical shape, with a very long stalk, 

 which is remarkably brittle, and may be broken with the slightest touch ; very 

 regularly but not closely set. Berries medium-sized, roundish. Foot-stalks 

 thick. Skin of a dull purplish black colour, with a thin bloom. Flesh tender, 

 juicy, with a very brisk, rich or strong vinous flavour when well ripened. 



Plate IV. ARAMON. 



(Bunch J ; berries natural size.) 



HISTORY, ETC. This Grape, Dr. Hogg informs us, is largely cultivated in 

 Languedoc and Provence, in the South of France, and is much esteemed as a wine 

 Grape. The remarkable brittleness of the stalk of the bunch is some recommen- 

 dation to it, as no knife being required, the crop is secured in much less time. 



