THE VINE. 



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Bunches long, tapering, shouldered ; berries oblong or 

 oval, an inch or more in length, on rather long stalks; 

 skin membranous, amber-coloured; flesh firm, juicy, and 

 richly flavoured. Will keep on the canes until the end of 

 the year. 



Grizzly Frontignan (Red Frontignan). — In foliage, form 

 of bunch and of berries, this variety is similar to Black 

 Frontignan, and its rich Muscat flavour is also much the 

 same, the only material difference being the colour. Some 

 consider the Red Frontignan different, but we think the 

 supposed difference arises from the Grizzly becoming, 

 under some circumstances, more red than usual, or from 

 the Black Frontignan colouring only red instead of black, 

 as is sometimes the case with Black Hambro. Introduced 

 by Sir William Temple about 200 years ago. The 

 Black, the White, and the Grizzly Frontignan all 

 require the same treatment. 



Gros Colman (Gros Colmar). — Bunch of medium 

 length, sometimes long, shoulders broad, the latter 

 often being of nearly the same size as the bunch; a 

 very free setter; berries very large, oval ; skin thick, 

 black, well covered with bloom when properly 

 finished ; flesh coarse juicy, sweet when well ripened, 

 otherwise of an indifferent flavour much resembling 

 that of a Mulberry. It is a late Grape, and if 

 worked on Muscat of Alexandria and accorded 

 Muscat treatment the flavour is much improved; 

 requires considerable time to finish. The Vine is a 

 vigorous grower, very fruitful, and is one of the best 

 to grow for market, where appearance is of para- 

 mount importance. The thinning of the berries must 

 be done early and with a free hand, to allow of the 

 full development of those retained. 



Gros Guillaume (Seacliff Black, Barbarossa of some) 

 (fig. 1086). — Strong grower, rather shy in bearing. 

 Leaves large and downy. Bunch very large, taper- 

 ing, and shouldered ; berries large, somewhat oval, 

 black, bloom thin ; skin tough ; flesh tender and 

 juicy, agreeably but not richly flavoured. It is a 

 valuable late Grape, hanging till March, and it is 

 only after hanging thus that it attains its best con- 

 dition. The Vine, like nearly all other late kinds, 

 delights in Muscat treatment ; should be pruned on 

 the long -spur system to secure a sufficiency of 

 bunches, or otherwise grown on the long-rod prin- 

 ciple for the same reason. A bunch grown by 

 Mr. Roberts of Charleville Forest, Ireland, weighed 

 23 lbs. 5 ozs. 



Gros Maroc (Cooper's Late Black). — Bunches large, 

 long, compact, and evenly shouldered ; berries very large, 

 roundish oval; skin thick, black, and covered with dense 

 bluish-gray bloom; flesh tender, sweet; flavour pleasant, 

 but not rich. The Vine is a vigorous grower, but must 

 not be too closely pruned if first-rate bunches are desired. 

 Some growers advise it being grown on the long -rod 

 system to produce the best results. Succeeds and ripens 

 with Black Hambro, and hangs well till the end of the 

 year. Is a mid-season variety of easy cultivation, and 

 may be grown where Gros Colman is not a success. 



Lady Dowries (Lady Downes' Seedling) (fig. 1081). — A 

 most valuable late-keeping Grape, surpassing all others in 

 this respect, as it will hang without decay, loss of colour, 

 or plumpness till the end of March, if thoroughly ripened 

 and accorded proper treatment. It is slow to start into 

 growth, and on that account should be started not later 

 than mid-March, in order that its fruit may be mature by 

 the beginning of October. It succeeds best on its own 

 roots, and when given the same treatment as is afforded 



Muscats. The Vine is vigorous and fruitful, but the berries 

 have the fault of scalding badly, to counteract which less 

 moisture should be given, keeping the hot-water pipes 

 warm throughout the night, and leaving the ventilators 

 slightly open during the stoning period. Bunches oblong, 

 with generally an irregular-shaped shoulder, which most 

 growers remove; berries large, roundish-oval; skin thickish, 

 membranous, of a purplish-black, becoming quite black 

 when fully coloured, and covered with a good bloom; flesh 

 firm, richly flavoured, and excellent. The wood and leaves 

 are downy, and the foliage is remarkably handsome in 

 the autumn. 



Lady Hutt. — A large, round, white, sweetwater Grape 

 of the highest merit; is a good keeper, and when better 





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Fig. 1086.— Grape— Gros Guillaume (Barbarossa). 



known will be largely cultivated for late supply. Foliage 

 and habit of growth similar to Gros Colman; the leaves 

 become pale-yellow in autumn. Bunch medium to large, 

 shouldered, compact; berries large, round; skin thin, 

 greenish -yellow at first, afterwards changing to pale- 

 amber; flesh tender, juicy, breaking, and richly flavoured. 

 Should be grown with Lady Downes, as it requires a long 

 season of growth in which to properly mature its fruit. 

 Will then keep in the Grape-room in fine condition till 

 March. Was raised at Appley Towers, Isle of Wight. 



Madeira Frontignan. — Bunches medium, evenly formed; 

 berries small to medium, round; skin red or grizzly: flesh 

 juicy, rich, with a decided Muscat flavour. Ripens well 

 with Black Hambro. 



Madrcsficld Court. — Bunches large, long, tapering, some- 

 times widely shouldered, with a short stalk ; skin tough 

 but not thick, black, covered with a blue bloom, but does 

 not always colour perfectly; berries large, oval or oblong; 

 footstalks short and stout: flesh tender and juicy, rich, 

 with a true Muscat flavour. This is a very excellent early 

 Grape of great merit; will succeed in a cool vinery . Should 

 be grown with the early or mid-season varieties, it being 



