156 THE CULTUKE OF THE GRAPE. 



Muscat of Alexandria and other late sorts may be tried. 

 The August Muscat is the earliest of any grape, and can 

 be tried, as it may be worthy of cultivation when the 

 vine becomes strong. 



In November, the vines must be laid down and well 

 covered with straw, or litter, to protect them from the 

 frost, when cultivated in the northern states. 



In Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, vol. 12th, is a 

 communication by Mr. J. W. Eussel, gardener to Horace 

 Gray, Esq., on the cultivation of the grape, in which he 

 gives the following receipt to prevent mildew. Having 

 found the application of sulphur to the floor of the house- 

 all that was necessary in cultivating the grape under 

 glass, I have never used this preparation, but, for their 

 cultivation in the open airj I would strongly advise its 

 trial ; it should be applied in July, or earlier, if there is 

 any appearance of mildew on the fruit, wood or foliage. 



Receipt. — "To one peck of quick lime, add half a 

 pound of sulphur; put them into a tight barrel, and 

 pour boiling hot water over them sufficient to slake all 

 the lime, and it will be found that the sulphur is mixed 

 with it in the best possible manner; then pour on to the 

 top of it three gallons of soft water, and stir it well to- 

 gether, leaving it to settle ; in about twenty-four hours, 

 the water on the top will be perfectly clear. 



"This should be taken ofl" as clear as possible, and put 

 into a stone jar., there to remain until wanted. Half a 

 pint of this mixtm'e will be sufficient for three gallons of 

 water. 



" Tills wash will not injure either the fruit or leaves, 

 and no person could tell that any thing but clean water 



