A'OMENCLATUKE OF GKAPES. 105 



AMERICAN GRAPES. 



The varieties of vines which properly come under this head 

 may be divided into several classes, arising from the peculiar 

 circumstances of their origin, viz. 



Vines of original native , species. 

 Varieties of original native species. 

 Varieties obtained by admixture of nntive species. 

 Varieties obtained from seeds of exotic grapes. 

 Varieties obtained by admixture of foreign and native va- 

 rieties. 



Although some of these classes are already numerous B 

 others are yet very limited, and from the short period of time 

 that has elapsed since the public attention and that of intelli- 

 gent connoisseurs has been particularly drawn to the subject 

 in such a manner as to elucidate the various points, and to ob- 

 tain precise information, it is yet impossible to form a definite 

 arrangement of all our varieties. The perfection of this de- 

 sirable object must therefore remain for future labours ^ but it 

 is to be hoped an end so desirable will not be lost sight of by 

 the amateurs of the vine throughout our country, and that 

 each will, by developing the various points which fall within 

 his notice, contribute his mite towards a perfect arrangement 

 of the various classes, a precise nomenclature, and a know- 

 ledge of the peculiar qualities of the respective kinds. 



ISABELLA. PR. CAT. No. 385, 

 Gibbs 1 grape. 



Vitis labrusca. v Isabella. 



This grape is said to be a native of South Carolina, and 

 was introduced to this state by Mrs. Isabella Gibbs, the lady 

 of George Gibbs, Esq. of St. Augustine, who then resided at 

 Brooklyn, Long Island, and in honour of that lady has been 

 called Isabella Grape. It is a dark purple fruit, of a large size, 

 oval form, and juicy, and equals some of the secondary European 



