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SiUwood Park, and Kinnell, in Scotland, are Black In addition to tlie above, we have Champion Hara- 



Hamburghs. Mr. Meredith, when at Garston, burgh, Mill Hill Hamburgh, and Frankenthal, 



grew a bunch weighing 9| lbs., and Mr. Hunter, of which many consider distinct varieties. The 



Lambton Castle, has produced bunches weighing varieties with medium-sized oval berries are the 



Fis-. 29.— Vine in a Pot foe the Table. 



13 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 lbs. 12 ozs. It is to be regretted 

 that this fine grape cannot be had in condition all 

 the year round. The berries do not, however, keep 

 good on the vine after the beginning of December ; 

 but they can be preserved in fair condition until the 

 •end of January, if cut and bottled as soon as the 

 ioliage is ripe. 



best for eating, while the large hammered-berried 

 variety, known as the Dutch Hamburgh, is the most 

 telling for exhibition. 



4. Black Morocco. — This fine black oval 

 variety, when well grown, is one of the best, as it is 

 one of the most handsome, winter grapes in cultiva- 

 tion ; but unfortunately it does not set well. Mr. 



