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upper surface, and somewhat cottony on the lower sur- 

 face, with a leaf-stalk just shorter than the blade of the 

 leaf. The bunch is broad at the base, conical, long, 

 rather compact, sometimes loose, but not shanked. The 

 berries are round or roundish, yellowish white, often with 

 a golden sheen, with short pedicels. The pulp is juicy, 

 sweet, soft, with a fine aroma and a slight acidity. 



45. INSOLJA HAMRANIA or DIELJA TAL Musci. 

 (It. Roussan, Procanico, Trebbiano della fuimma, Treb- 

 biano di Firenze or simply Jrebbiano). 1 his excellent 

 vine is closely allied to the preceding, of which it may be 

 a well marked variety. It has been long known in our 

 vineyards, but is nowhere common, although it is more 

 frequently seen in the markets than the preceding. It is 

 an ancient vine of vigorous and erect habit, with long 

 stout canes of reddish grey, and is very productive. It 

 is excellent for pergolas in sunny situations, preferring 

 long pruning. The leaves are large, soft, 3 to. 5 lobed, 

 rugose on the upper surface, with long segments, hairy 

 on the under surface, with a long stalk streaked pink. 

 The bunches are of good size and very beautiful, long, 

 winged, loose and sometimes shanked. The berries are 

 fairly large, round, with a thick rind of a rosy amber 

 yellow, turning to lively pmk, and only slightly covered 

 with bloom. When fully ripe the rosy tint becomes deeper 

 and looses its bloom, assuming a bright translucent flame 

 colour. The pulp is soft, sweet, acidulous, slightly per- 

 fumed. It is a good table grape, but is also useful lor 

 the manufacture of wines, especially of dessert wines of 

 fine quality. 



46. INSOLJA HELUA or I. TAL PONTA or I. TFUH. 

 (It. Malvasia di Lipari). This excellent and pro- 

 ductive vine is unfortunately little grown, although it has 

 first class qualities both as a table grape and for the 

 press. It has a tall spreading habit, and requires long 

 or half-long pruning. It is suitable for pergolas in dry 



