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Berries small, black, with a sharp acid flavour. This species, which has 

 an attiinity with Vitis Arizonica, is indigenous to the regions of the 

 Middle and Lower Mississippi. 



Vitis Cordifolia (Chicken Or (}>e, Frost Grope, Winter Grape). A very 

 strong growing species, bearing small bunches. Berries small, black to 

 amber, and sharply acid. Ripens very late. Found from Canada to 

 Florida. 



Vitis Labrusca (Fox Grape). This species embraces a large number of 

 varieties, several of which rank among the best sorts of American Grapes. 

 The varieties differ considerably in the size and form of the bunches and 

 colour of the fruit. The general characteristics, however, are medium to 

 large bunches, tough thick skins, with pulpy berries, having a strong 

 musky flavour. Growth less vigorous than some other species, but fairly 

 robust. One variety, the Isabella, is the best-known American Grape in 

 Australasia, where it has been cultivated for at least a quarter of a 

 century to the writer's knowledge. It is very hardy, productive, and 

 often bears a good second crop. The bunches are medium sized, and the 

 berries purple-black, large, oval, and having a flavour similar to the Black 

 Currant. Ripens at midseason, makes a moderately good wine, and is 

 excellent for jam or jelly. Among the other varieties the most notewothy 

 are Catawba and Concord, both of which are popular in America. Widely 

 distributed from Canada to Florida. 



Vitis Riparia (River Grape, Sand Grape). This species includes 

 several varieties that are popular American Grapes. The characteristics 

 of the species are a slender but widely spreading growth, with small 

 bunches and berries, and tou^h sharply acid pulp. As a matter of course, 

 however, the varieties differ to some extent. The more prominent 

 varieties are Clinton and Taylor. Indigenous to the northern and central 

 regions of the United States to the Rocky Mountains. 



Vitis Rubra (Cat Vine). A robust species bearing small bunches of 

 rather insipid Grapes. Indigenous to Illinois and adjoining States, and 

 grows naturally upon deep alluvial soils that border rivers or creeks. 



Vitis Rupestris (Rock Grape, Sugar Grape). An inferior species, and 

 a light and irregular bearer. Bunches and berries small, with a harsh 

 flavour. Indigenous to the region from Missouri to Texas. 



Vitis VuJpina (Vitis Rotundifolia, Bnllace Grape, Bullet Grape.) A 

 very vigorous and distinct species, which is peculiar to the Southern 

 United States. The principal variety is the Scuppernong, which has a 

 strong growth, and is found in its native habitat climbing to the tops of 

 tall trees. It differs from any other kind of Grape in bearing its fruit 

 upon older instead of the young wood. Bunches small and loose, with 

 from four to six berries upon each. Berries large, round, dark red. and 

 thick skinned. Flesh pulpv, with a strong aromatic flavour. Plant very 

 hardy and a free bearer, but will not thrive in a cold region. 



Jfiibrid varieties. A large number of hybrid varieties have been raised 

 in America by crossing the native Grapes with Vitis vinifera Some of 

 these are of fairly good quality, but none are of sufficient value to be 

 worthy of cultivation in Australasia, as European varieties will give far 

 better results. 



