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we are iiow describing is of a dark green hue on the 

 upper side, and of a whitish green beneath, but without 

 down ; it is supported on a long petiole, divided by five 

 nerves, and is slightly indented on its border with only a sin- 

 gle serrature of much size, which is on the right side. The 

 colour of this grape is very peculiar, being between a white 

 and a rose colour ; the bunch is of moderate size, as well as 

 the fruit, which is extremely sweet and luscious ; it yields well, 

 and the fruit ripens early in September. I consider it one of the 

 most desirable grapes for the table which ripen at that period ; 

 and on account of its extreme sweetness it is a very estimable 

 variety to mingle in vineyards with grapes of harsh flavour, 

 or in cases where it is desirable to render the taste of the wine 

 more sweet, and to use it for the purpose of an essence grape. 

 The vine is very hardy and of easy culture. 



The Petit-muscadet, which is also sometimes called Musca- 

 dine or Muscadere, has leaves of smaller size, lobed and bor- 

 dered with teeth that are more acute. 



TERRE BOURRE. 



This vine I deem one of the most desirable for vineyards 

 on account of its vigour and productiveness ; it seems also to 

 support our seasons well ; the berries are purple, of oval form, 

 and of a pleasant vinous flavour, and the plant is a great 

 bearer. It ripens with me about the 15th to 20th September, 

 and is also an agreeable table grape. 



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The berries of this vine are of good size, and of a gray 

 colour, the form round or a little oval, and the taste sweet 

 and agreeable ; they ripen about the 15th to 20th September 

 and are pleasant for eating, as well as being a wine grape. 



NAVARRO. 

 This vine produces purple fruit of moderate size and of 



