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FRUIT GARDEN COMPANION. 



vinous, with a very little of the native or musky 

 taste. This vine is very vigorous and hardy, and is 

 a great and certain bearer.'' 



Winnie. — This grape is much cultivated and es- 

 teemed in Albany, and is similar to the Isabella ; it 

 is said to have been found by a Mr Winnie, of that 

 place, from whom it derives its name, and is highly 

 deserving culture as a native grape of the first order. 



CHAPTER VI. 



MANAGEMENT OF THE VINERY. 



When the many good qualities which the foreign 

 grape possesses are taken into consideration, it may 

 be said to excel almost any fruit as yet known in the 

 forcing department. Its long tested qualities as be- 

 ing replete (when well ripened) with a rich, highly 

 flavored, luscious juice, in connection with its hand- 

 some appearance, particularly recommend it to the 

 dessert, in which it has been held in high esteem in 

 almost all countries, for many years. 



The produce of the grape, w T hen well managed 

 and the mildew can be evaded, is always encouraging 

 in the highest degree, as, in most cases, the crop 

 fully compensates those who bestow hot-house cul- 

 ture on it. To these, may be added, the longevity 

 of the vine and a succession of fruit for the table 

 when in eating, and, lastly, a very handsome appear- 

 ance in a bearing state. 



Art. 1. — Planting and Preparing the Vinery. 



The preparing and planting the Vinery should be 

 carefully attended to, as the future produce will 



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