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a short- jointed, stocky grower, especially adapted to 

 stool training, and a heavy bearer of very large bunches. 

 Bunch very large, often weighing six pounds, compact, 

 and shouldered; berry medium, round, red, with beauti- 

 ful lilac bloom, juicy, high flavored, and spicy, making a 

 very good white wine. 



To those who admire a Muscatelle flavor, the small 

 German Muscatelle, or Frontignan, will be acceptable, as 

 it is a good bearer of medium-sized bunches, which make 

 a heavy, yet sprightly wine, with a delicate Muscat or 

 Frontignaa flavor, which makes it a favorite with many. 



VARIETIES PROMISING WELL. 



MARSANNE. A beautiful grower and heavy bearer of 

 fruit which somewhat resembles the Sauvignon Vert, and 

 is of a very high character, promising well for a delicate 

 wine. 



CADILLAC. Good grower and bearer. Bunch long 

 and loose; berry medium, round. Is one of the cele- 

 brated wine grapes of France, and the few samples made 

 here seem to sustain its European reputation. 



LA FOLLE BLANCHE. Said to be an enormous bearer, 

 hence its name, " the Crazy." Good wine has been made 

 of it in this State, and in France it is famous for pro- 

 ducing the finest flavored and most delicate brandy. 



BUKGER. Syns. Berger, Putzscheere. An old variety 

 in this State, an enormous bearer of very heavy bunches, 

 but making a very light, acid wine in the valley lands of 

 the north, while the hillsides afford a better product. In 

 the south, near Los Angeles, very good wine has been 

 made from it by Messrs. Stern and Rose, and others. It 

 seems to be well adapted there; in the north I would 

 plant it only in warm locations and on the hillsides. It 

 is a neutral wine, of very little character, but useful for 

 blending on account of its agreeable acid and smooth- 

 ness. I do not see any reason why those who can have 



