118 THE CULTURE OP THE GRAPE. 



ments of Erance, in Italy, Spain, and Germany. Many of 

 these approacli in character very near to each other ; and it 

 frequently happens, as with our orchard fruits, that the same 

 kind is known under different names in different districts." — 

 Horticultural Tour, Edinburgh. 



The following list* contains the new varieties, with some 

 older ones, which have recently been brought to notice, part 

 of which have not yet been proved in this country : — 



^ Blach Samhurgli. — The bunches are large and shoul- 

 dered, the berries black and roundish ; it is unnecessary to 

 say more, as it is miiversally known to be the best variety for 

 general cultivation under glass. 



Escliolata 3Iuscat. — This is a seedling of the Muscat of 

 Alexandria. This variety, which Mr. Thompson makes a 

 synonyme of the Muscat of Alexandria, was shown at the 

 exhibition of the London Horticultural Society, September, 

 184T. Although distinct, it is said to resemble that va- 

 riety ; the berries have a pink tinge. The Esperione is 

 supposed to have been one of its parents. This grape was 

 brought into notice by Mr. Money. It keeps well. 



H Chasselas Musque. — Cracks badly ; but, when grown in 

 a part of the grapery where there is a free circulation of air, 

 it does well in usual seasons. At Enghien, seat of the Due 

 d'Aremberg, " we found the Chasselas Musque trained along 

 the front of the house possessed by the chamberlain, and we 

 were told that, before the end of October, the grapes seldom 

 fail to ripen fully, and to acquire their musky flavor." — I£o7't. 

 Tour, Edinburgh, 1823. 



% Cannon Hall Muscat. — Sets very badly ;t the berries are 



* The grapes marked wth a IT, in the following list, have been proved in this 

 country to be true to the description. 



+ 'Wlien a vine in the spring has fruit clusters in large numbers on the young 

 shoots, it is said to " show fruit well." A vine may do this and }'et be an unproduc- 

 tive variety, — as in the blossom, some kinds, mider unfavorable circumstances, do 

 not set their fruit; that is, the seed is not impregnated, and, when this is the case, the 

 berry remains small. 



