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18. The Malvoise. The berries of this are small, rather inclin- 

 ing to an oval figure, and of a brown colour. The skin is thin, 

 and the flesh delicate, replete with a vinous juice. As the berries 

 are powderd with a blue bloom, it is sometimes called the blue 

 Tokay. 



19. The Genuiixe Tokay. This is a white grape. The berries 

 incline to an oval figure, and grow rather close on the bunch, which 

 is of a moderate size. The skin is thin and flesh delicate, abound- 

 ing with a very agreeable juice. This variety is very distinguisha- 

 ble by the foliage, the under side of the leaf being covered with a 

 fine soft down, having the appearance of satin. 



20. The Lombardy Grape. This has a large berry inclining to 

 an oval figure, of a beautiful flame colour. The bunches are regu- 

 larly formed with shoulders, and frequently arrive to the weight of 

 six or seven pounds. The leaves are much more divided than most 

 other sorts, and the upper surface is of a deep green colour. This 

 is by some called the Rhenish grape, and by others the flame- 

 coloured Tokay. 



21. The Symrna Grape. This has a large red coloured berry of 

 an oval figure, with thin skin and delicate juicy flesh. It forms long 

 branches, with shoulders loosely connected. The leaves in autumn 

 die with purple edges. 



22. The Alicant, or Black Spanish Grape. The berries of this 

 variety incline to an oval shape, are moderately large and black, 

 and form exceeding long unshouldered bunches. The flesh is soft, 

 juicy, and of an agreeable flavour. The leaves in autumn are beau- 

 tifully variegated with red, green, and yellow. This is a pretty 

 good fruit, and is sometimes, though incorrectly, called the Lom- 

 bardy grape. 



23. The Black Muscadine. The berries and bunches of this 

 variety are somewhat smaller than those of No. 7. This is a very 

 prolific grape, and makes a fine appearance on account of the black 

 berries being powdered with a bluish bloom; but the flesh is not so 

 delicate and juicy as the former. 



24. The Royal Muscadine, D^Arboyce, or Chasselas Blanc. This 

 has a round white or amber-coloured berry, of a moderate size, a 

 thin skin, and a juicy, soft flesh. The bunches are generally ex- 

 ceeding large, sometimes arriving to six or seven pounds. This 

 variety is very distinguishable by the wood and foliage, generally 

 growing remarkably gross and strong, and is considered an excel- 

 lent table grape. 



25. The Malmsey Muscadine. This seems neatly allied to the 

 preceding, but the bunches and berries are somewhat smaller, and 

 the juice of a higher flavour, being remarkably sweet. This is a 

 good bearer, a very fine grape, and said to be one of those of which 

 the Madeira wine is made. 



26. The Claret Grape. The berries of this arc small, black, and 

 im lining to an oval figure; they grow close and form small bunches. 

 The juice is of a blood-red colour, of a harsh taste, excepting the 

 grapes are perfectly matured, and then it may be considered as an 



