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Vigna Sinensis, Endl.* (Dolichos Sinensis, L.) 



Tropical Asia and Africa. The cultivation of this twining 

 annual pulse-herb extends to Southern Europe and many 

 other countries with a clime like ours. The pods are 

 remarkable for their great length, and used like Erench 

 Beans. Vigna Gatjang, A. Rich, and Vigna sesqiiipedalis are 

 varieties of this species. In fair soil the produce is fortyfold. 



Viola odorata, L. 



The Violet. Middle and South Europe, North Africa, 

 Middle Asia. Passingly alluded to here, as this modest 

 though lovely plant should be extensively naturalized in 

 our forest-glens, to furnish its delicate scent for various 

 compositions of perfumery. 



Vitis acetosa, F. v. Mueller. 



Carpentaria and Arnhem's Land. Stems rather herbaceous 

 than shrubby, erect. The whole plant is pervaded with 

 acidity, and proved valuable in cases of scurvy. The berries 

 are edible. This species, if planted here, would likely spring 

 annually afresh from the root. 



Vitis aestivalis, Michaux.* 



The Summer Grape of the United States of North America. 

 Elowers fragrant. The berries are deep blue, of pleasant 

 taste, and ripen late in the season. 



Vitis Baildiniana, E. v. Mueller. (Cissus Antarctica, Yent.) 

 East Australia. "With V. hypoglauca the most southern of 

 all Grapes, none extending to New Zealand. It is ever- 

 green, and here a vigorous plant for bowers, but suffers even 

 from slight frosts. The berries are freely produced and 

 edible, though not large. 



Vitis COrdifolia, Michaux.* (Vitis riparia, Mich.) 



The Winter Grape or Erost Grape. Erom Canada to 

 Elorida. A deciduous vine. The scent of the flowers 

 reminds of Reseda. The berries are small, either blackish 

 or amber-colored, and very acid. They can be used for' 

 preserves, and are only fully matured when touched by 

 frosts. A succession of seedlings - may give us a superior 

 and simultaneously a very hardy vine. 



