AMERICAN VINES. 



< Racine, Far West) is the oldest form we possess in 

 France. The Pulliat, obtained by G. Foex from seeds of 



Fig. 1 6. Leaf of V. Lincecumii. 



"Neosho, is again a pure form of the species; more fructiferous 

 .and of a cleaner taste than the Neosho. 



But the ripening of all these forms is very late ; their pro- 

 ductivity may be compared to that of the 

 Gamay, and they ripen even later than the 

 Carignane. The most fructiferous forms 

 obtained by H. Jaeger are No. 13 and 

 No 43, but all retain a certain harsh taste 

 in the fruit, persisting even in the resulting 

 wine; they are of no value as direct producers. Their resist- 

 ance does not reach that of Solonis, and may be designated 

 by the number 14; the cuttings root badly, although better 

 than those of V. Candicans. 



i " (c) Adaptation and Culture. The V. Lincecumii is limited 

 :in its geographical distribution; it grows in countries where 



Fig. 17. Seed of 

 V. Lince 



Lincecumii. 



