X. GRAPES. 



Much difference of opinion exists respecting the comparative 

 merits, as well as the nomenclature, of many of the varieties 

 of Grapes. In order speedily to obtain sufficient knowledge 

 on this subject, it is evident that a considerable extent of glass 

 is requisite. In the mean time, the ascertained, generally 

 known and acknowledged merits and characters of a con- 

 siderable number have been given ; others less certain have 

 been left without attaching any remark till circumstances 

 admit of the whole being progressively examined. The ab- 

 breviations are as follow ; 



Colour, bl. blackish ; g. green ; p. pale ; d. dark ; pur. purple ; w. white ; 

 y. yellowish; r. reddish. 



Quality. 1, good; 2, middling ; 3, indifferent or bad. 

 Situation, h. hothouse ; v. vinery ; w. wall. 

 Bunch, comp. compact. 



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