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Besides the indications given in the above tables, every 

 grower may gather others as the result of personal experi- 

 ence. 



In the south of France, the Cinsaut grafted on Riparia 

 does not grow well, and remains weak; Carignane grows 

 better than Aramon, on Jacquez or Riparia. Aramon 

 has a medium affinity for American stock; on Riparia it 

 leaves nothing to be desired. Clairette is one of the least 

 affected by grafting; it remains green in calcareous soils 

 where other varieties die from chlorosis, it has even been 

 known to attenuate the chlorosis of Herbemont when grafted 

 on it. This may be so, and yet not be the result of the 

 affinity for scion stock. The Alicante-Bouschet, as well as 

 the Alicante, from which it is derived, do not live long when 

 grafted. In this respect the Petit-Bouschet is superior. 

 The Espar (Mataro) grows poorly when grafted, especially 

 if on Riparia; it does better on Rupestris. It is very 

 sensitive to chlorosis in calcareous soils, and in the 

 Charentes, where it was extensively cultivated, it had to be 

 discarded from all soils liable to cause chlorosis. Grenache 

 has a medium affinity. The Terrets (Terret noir, Terret 

 gris, Terret-Bouschet) are rather weak and sensitive to 

 chlorosis when grafted. The Aramon-Teinturier-Bouschet 

 is still poorer, and rapidly becomes stunted. The Morrastel 

 is not much affected by grafting. The white Ugni or Saint- 

 Emilion of the Charentes remains vigorous, but is affected 

 by chlorosis to the same extent as Folle-blanche. The 

 Muscats, as also Colombeau or Saint-Pierre, the Picque- 

 pouls, and Grand Noir de la Calmette do well when grafted. 



The Cabernet-Sauvignon remains vigorous when grafted 

 although rather sensitive to chlorosis. This also applies to 

 Cabernet-Franc, Carmenere, Verdot, and Saint-Macaire. 

 Malbec is more sensitive to chlorosis than Cabernet. 



Merlot is little affected by chlorosis ; it may even be said 

 to improve the growth of the stock, but this fact has not 

 been sufficiently proved. Grafted on Vialla, it remains 

 green in soils where the Vialla itself is affected by chlorosis. 

 In the Saint-Emilionnais district, it is cultivated in calcareous 

 soils where Cabernet and Malbec suffer from chlorosis. The 

 Castets grafted on Riparia leave much to be desired. At 

 first they develop normally, but soon become stunted with 

 short-jointed canes and poorly developed jagged leaves; 

 This does not occur in deep, rich soils suitable to Riparia; 



