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the leading kinds produced where there is any pretence at Grape culture. 

 Strange to say, it is one of the oldest varieties and still the best of its class. There 

 have been a number of so-called improved varieties begotten from it, but, so 

 far as I know, Muscat of Alexandria is in a class by itself. While there is no 

 Grape that will respond better to good treatment, careless management will 

 surely bring on failure. This Grape may be grown fairly successfully in an early 

 mixed house, but the best results will be obtained by giving it a house to itself, 

 for it requires a longer season than many other varieties before the fruit is ready 

 for use; it also needs a somewhat higher temperature, especially while ripening. 



Canon Hall Muscat. — If this variety could be generally grown success- 

 full>, it would undoubtedly be eagerly sought after. It is rich in flavor, the 

 berries are very large and of a deep amber color when ripe. But probably not 

 one in twenty growers will make a success of it. It seems almost impossible 

 to secure a satisfactory set and it is, therefore, disappointing. While I admit 

 the excellent qualities of this Grape, I cannot recommend it highly because of 

 its deficiencies in setting. 



Bou'ood Muscat. — This is a variety of Muscat of Alexandria, requiring the 

 same care and treatment. There is no great difference noticeable when seeing 

 them growing side by side, although the berries may be a trifle rounder. 



Royton Muscat. — This is an excellent variety of Muscat of Alexandria, 

 with large, oval berries. It was introduced many years ago and is worthy of 

 mention here. While it has all the good qualities of Muscat of Alexandria, 

 and will grow well in association with this latter, it can be raised more suc- 

 cessfully in a mixed house than Muscat of Alexandria, its nature being a trifle 

 hardier. 



Madresfield Court Black Muscat. — This is one of the very best of the black 

 Muscats and, when well done, is a truly noble Grape, possessing large berries. 

 It has graced many an exhibition board and has carried off high honors. It has 

 stood the test for at least forty or fifty years and is still one of the leaders in its 

 class. Though it is a Muscat Grape it does not require strong heat. Just as 

 good results may be obtained with it in a late house as in an early one. The 

 secret of success is not to allow any condensation to lodge on the berries when 

 they begin to color, or split berries will surely come, disappointing the grower. 



Mrs. Pince Black Muscat. — This sort is valuable for its late keeping qualities; 

 it also thrives in a late house, as it does not require a strong heat to bring it up 

 to its best form. It sets freely and is, generally speaking, a good cropper. Its 

 weakest point lies in its coloring qualities, for it seldom colors up satisfactorily. 

 Otherwise, it is a distinct Muscat Grape. 



Muscat Hamburg. — This variety has been largely grown for many years. 

 It is a bit difficult to handle, that is, in finishing up to perfection. In the first 

 place, its setting qualities are not of the best, for it often produces a number 

 of seedless berries; then, again, it is at times weak in color and subject to shank- 

 ing in many places. It is not altogether desirable for our climate, but for a grower 

 who can finish it up perfectly it is wortiiy of a place. Some of the best and most 

 perfect bunches produced ha\e probably been from vines grafted on Black 

 Hamburg. 



