OF THE VINE, 



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that no distinct difference of species is easily to be 

 discovered. The following sorts, however, appear 

 to be distinct species \ and, among them, are grapes 

 of the first and best quality §||§. 



1. WHITE MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA. 



The berrries of this species are large and oval ; 

 and, when perfectly ripe, are of a fine amber colour. 

 The skins are thick, and the flesh, or pulp, hard* 

 and not very juicy, but of a most exquisite muscat 

 flavour. The berries hang loosely, and compose 

 long well-formed bunches. 



This grape is in great estimation, and is at present^ 

 more generally planted in hot-houses than any 

 other sort. * 



2. BLACK DAMASCUS. 



The berries of this- species are large, round, and 

 of a fine black colour \ the skin thin, and the flesh 

 delicate, rich, juicy, and of an exquisite flavour. 



The same bunch commonly consists of berries 

 of different sizes ; the small berries are without 

 stones, and the large ones contain only one in each 

 berry. This, although a late grape, is a most ex- 

 cellent and very valuable sort. * 



3. BLACK GRAPE FROM TRIPOLI. 



This grape seems nearly allied to the former 



§ || § An asterism (*) marks the proper sorts for a hot-house. 

 — A dagger (f) for a vinery. — A double dagger (X) for a com- 

 mon wall. 



