820 THE CULTURE OF THE GRAPE. 



where many kinds rot. In Massachusetts, it is a small 

 bearer compared with the Isabella ; this may be owing 

 to the wood of the vine not ripening perfectly, in conse- 

 quence ol the shortness of the season. 



Ohio. — ^This grape has been introduced into cultivation 

 by jS". Longworth, Esq., of Cincinnati. The bunches are 

 large and long, the berries small, round, and black, the 

 flesh tender, juicy and sweet. 



Scuppernong. — Is a distinct species found growing wild 

 from Yirginia to Florida ; there are two kinds, the black 

 and white. The bunches are small, usually of five or six 

 berries, which are large and round. It is quite tender, 

 and will not live at the north. See description of this in 

 JSTorth Carolina vineyard account, and in Florida vineyard 

 culture. The Honorable A. G. Semmes, of Quincy, Flori- 

 da, says this grape is a native of Greece, and is known 

 there as the Alaric, and that the richest wines are made 

 from it. 



Jlissouri. — Vitis Ifissouriensis, Prince. A grape 

 used for making wine in Ohio. 



JTerhemonfs Madeira. — ^Used also for making wine. 



Alexander's.— A wine grape, native of Pennsylvania. 



Sage. — This grape was found by Mr. Henry E. Sage, of 

 Portland, Connecticut, growing wild on the margin of a 

 small stream, and was removed by him to his garden, as 

 early as 1811. It is represented to be near a lilac color. 

 From Mr. William Leonard, of the Shaker Society, I re- 

 ceived two vines, and an account of the fruit and of the 

 well-established reputation which it has in the vicinity 

 where it was found. Mr. Leonard made a visit to the 

 place, and saw the plant in fruit; he measured some 



