AMERICAN GRAPE CULTURE. 



tleman to whom grape culture is largely in- 

 debted. It is a hybrid between the native 

 and foreign grape, its mixed character being 

 plainly seen both in the fruit and the leaves. 

 It is the first example of the kind of which 

 we have any knowledge, and in this respect 

 is one of our most interesting grapes. Mr. 

 Allen raised other seedlings at the same time, 

 but this is the only one that proved to be 

 valuable. The vine is not very hardy, but 

 a good grower, and yields readily to treat- 

 ment. The leaves are well marked, having 

 a peculiar crumpled appearance not common 

 to any other variety. The bunch is large, 

 compact, and shouldered. The color is amber 

 green, with a translucent pearly bloom, and here 

 and there dots of claret. The berry is large, 

 nearly round, and has a thin, tender skin. 

 The flesh is tender. The juice is sweet, rich, 

 and spirited, with a pure vinous and mild 

 muscat flavor. The Allen is one of our best 

 table grapes. The flesh matures uniformly, and 

 the skin is tender and good. It is free from 

 " foxy" odor. The vine is not sufficiently hardy 

 to adapt it to cultivation in the vineyard, except 

 in sheltered localities. When exposed, it is 

 apt to mildew and be winter-killed. For the 



