INDEX. 



FRONTISPIECE A cluster of the Isabella grape, the berries two-thirds the 



usual size, and less closely set than is usually the case. 

 Dedication ... 



Preface 

 Class Order Natural order - 



PAGfi 



CHAP. I. 



Early history of the vine 



Origin and native country of the vine, &c. 



Early use of wines among the Romans 



CHAP. II. 



Ancient vineyards 



CHAP. III. 



Introduction of the vine into France 



CHAP. IV. 



Introduction of the vine into Britain 



CHAP V. 



Age of the vine Spread of the vine 

 Size of the vine - 



Size of the bunches and berries 



CHAP. VI. 



Preliminary remarks on soil, culture, &c. 

 Climate - 



Soil- 



Influence of soil, &c. on flavour 



Substrata of vineyards in France - * 



Exposition 



CHAP. VII. 



CHAP. VIII. 



CHAP. X. 



Nomenclature of grapes 

 Chasselas grapes 



Cioutat 



Frontignac and other Muscat grapes 

 Table grapes of different countries 

 Wine grapes 



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