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eastern states ; the second in the middle ; and the third, in the 

 southern states. But, experiments on all the kinds that it is pos- 

 sible to procure, should be tried in each state of the Union ; giving, 

 at the same time, suitable soil and situation to each class, according 1 

 to their periods of ripening ; that is, to give the latest kinds the 

 warmest exposure, &c. 



first Class. 



1 . The White Frontinac, or Mucat Blanc. Is a high-flavoured grape, 

 and has a peculiar rich juice when perfectly ripe ; the bunches are 

 large, and the berries, which are round, are very closely joined to 

 each other, whereby some of them, in wet seasons, are apt to rot 

 before they are ripe ; which, in some measure, is owing to the 

 thinness of their skins : those who wish to have them in the best 

 perfection, will thin them out when about the size of peas, where- 

 by the air will have free admittance, and those which are left, will 

 be larger and higher flavoured. 



2. The Blue, or Violet Frontinac, or Muscat Violet. This has a 

 small black berry, powdered with a fine blue or violet bloom, and is 

 of an exalted vinous flavour. The berries grow close upon the 

 bunches, which are very small. 



3. The White Sweet Water. This is a very large round white 

 grape. The berries grow close on the bunch, which is of a mode- 

 rate size, and are replete with an agreeable juice. The skin and 

 flesh of this grape are more delicate, than of any other sort. The 

 berries on the sides of the bunches, next the sun, are clouded with 

 pots of a russet colour. 



4. The Black S\veet Water. The berries of this variety are much 

 smaller than the former ; are black, roundish, grow in small, 

 short, close bunches, and are replete with a very sweet juice. 



5. The Brick Grape. The berries of this kind are small, in- 

 clining to an oval figure, and of a pale red or brick colour. This is 

 a very sweet grape, though not much admired. 



6. The White Muscadine, or Chasselas Blanc. This is a round 

 white berry? moderately large, with a thin skin and delicate juicy 

 flesh. The bunch is well formed, and of a pretty good size. This 

 is an early grape, and a great bearer. 



7. The Munier, or Miller's Burgundy Grape. The berries are 

 small, black> rather inclining to an oval figure, and grow close on 

 the bunch, which is commonly short and small. The skin and flesh 

 are delicate, possessing a sweet and pleasant juice. The leaves are 

 distinguishable from most others by a hoary down, especially when 

 young, being then almost white. This is an excellent bearer, and 

 a principal grape to be cultivated for wine. 



8. The Small Black Cluster. The berries and bunches of this 

 grape, are little different from the former ; but the leaves have less 

 roAvn, and are smaller. This is a delicate sweet fruit, and is some- 

 times called the Burgundy Grape. 



9. The Early Black July Grape, Morillon Aoz'r, or Hatif Noir. 

 This has a small black round berry, replete with a sugary juice ; 



