DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES. 



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5th. Large and moderately compact bunch. 



6th. Large berry. 



7th. Small seeds. 



8th. Berries adhering firmly to their peduncles. 



9th. Thin skin, but sufficiently tough to prevent bursting. 



The above characteristics refer more particularly to 

 table grapes, as wine grapes may possess particular char- 

 acters and flavors that would very much detract from their 

 value as dessert fruit, and still be unsurpassed for wine. 



The most popular grapes for the dessert are seldom the 

 best for wine, as the peculiar taste or odor that is offensive 

 in the fruit may be changed by fermentation so as to be- 

 come agreeable in wine. 



The form and corresponding size of our native varieties 

 may be seen by reference to the following figures. Fig. 85 

 is what is usually termed small ; Fig. 86, medium ; Fig. 87, 

 large ; Fig. 88, very large ; these are all round : Fig. 89, 



Fig. 85. 



Fig. 86. 



Fig. 8T. 



Fig. 88. Fig. 89. Fig. 90. 



oval ; Fig. 90, oblong oval : this latter form is as yet quite 

 rare. I have only met one variety that has oblong oval 

 berries. 



