158 CATALOGUE OF GRAPES 



3. Esperione. Bunches and berries closely resem- 

 ble, in size and shape, the Black Hamburgh. Skin 

 nearly black, and covered with a blue bloom. The 

 pulp, which adheres to the skin, is pleasant and well- 

 flavored. The leaves die upon the vine of a rich orange 

 hue. 



The Esperione Vine is very hardy, extremely proli- 

 fic, and ripens its fruit perfectly in any season, how- 

 ever unfavourable. 



4. Black Muscadine. Bunches medium-sized, and 

 rather long. Berries round. Skin black, and covered 

 with a very thick blue bloom, which gives the bunches 

 a beautiful appearance. Pulp juicy, and when well 

 ripened, of a good flavour. 



This is a very prolific bearer, but it requires a good 

 aspect to ripen it perfectly. 



5. Miller's Burgundy. Bunches short, thick, and 

 small. Berries small, rather oval, black, and grow 

 very close on the bunches. Skin rather thin, and 

 covered with a blue bloom. Pulp juicy, very sweet, 

 and high flavoured. 



This is a vtry hardy and prolific grape, and ripens 

 perfectly in any season. Its leaves, which are very 

 thick, distinguish it from every other sort, being cov- 

 ered on both sides with a hoary down, which, when 

 they are young, is nearly white ; hence it is called 

 the Millers Grape. 



6. Claret Grape. Bunches small and thick. Ber- 

 ries black, small, rather oval, and closely set. Skin 

 rather thick, and generally covered with a bluish bloom. 

 Pulf) juicy. Juice of a blood red colour, but of a 

 harsh taste unless perfectly ripened. 



It requires a good aspect. 



This is a very fine wine grape. Early in the sum- 

 mer, its leaves change to a russet red, and die in the 

 autumn, of a deep purple blood colour. 



