X. GRAPES. 



The varieties of grapes are found to be in great confusion, and 

 much difference of opinion exists respecting the comparative 

 merits, as well as the nomenclature, of many of the sorts. In 

 order to obtain sufficient knowledge on this subject, it is evident 

 that a large extent of glass is requisite, under which the various 

 kinds may be satisfactorily proved and their synonyms ascer- 

 tained. Until such is provided, much uncertainty must remain 

 in regard to this important class of fruits. In the mean time, 

 the generally known and acknowledged merits and characters 

 of some have been given ; others less certain have been left 

 without attaching any remark till circumstances admit of the 

 whole being properly examined. The abbreviations are as 

 follow ; 



Colour, bl. blackish j g. green ; p. pale j d. dark $ pur. purple ; w. white > 



y. yellowish j r. reddish. 



Quality. 1, good 5 2, middling j 3, indifferent or bad. 

 Situation, h. hothouse ; v. vinery j w. wall. 

 Bunch, comp. compact. 



