OF THE CULTURE 



24. SMYRNA GRAPE. 



This has a large red-coloured berry of an oval 

 figure, with thin skin and delicate juicy flesh. It forms 

 long bunches with shoulders loosely connected. 

 The leaves in autumn die with purple edges. This 

 is a good grape, though but little known in this 

 country. *t 



c 25* BRICK GRAPE. 



The berries of this species are small, inclining 

 to an oval figure, and of a pale red or brick colour. 

 They grow close on the bunch, which is very small. 

 This is a very sweet grape, but not much esteem- 

 ed, ft 



26. BLACK SPANISH, OR ALICANT. 



The berries of this species incline to an oval 

 shape, are moderately large and black, and form 

 exceeding long unshouldered bunches. The skin 

 is thick, and the seeds uncommonly large. The 

 flesh is soft, juicy, and of an agreeable flavour* 

 The leaves in autumn are beautifully variegated 

 with red, green, and yellow. This is a pretty 

 good fruit, and is sometimes called the Lombardy 

 Grape. # t 



27. WHITE MUSCADINE, OR CHASSELAS. 



This has a round white berry, is moderately 

 large, with a thin skin, and delicate juicy flesh. 

 The bunch is well formed, and of a pretty good 

 size. This species is generally propagated against 



