AMERICAN VINES. 



Fig. 52. Leaf of Riparia Gloire. 



of view, slightly superior to Riparia and much superior to 

 V. Rupestris, but is very inferior to V. Berlandieri; as far 

 as resistance to chlorosis is concerned, it may be classified 

 after V. Monticola. ['* 



This species does not seem to be destined to a great 

 future, as in the soils where it could thrive, the V. Ber- 

 landieri, V. Riparia, and V. Rupestris are always superior 

 to it. 



V. RIPARIA. 



(a) Description (General Characters). Stump vigorous, 

 trunk medium, canes rather slender, varying in colour at 

 complete lignification, from purple-red to ashy-grey; tendrils 



