On the Verdelho Grape. 



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but in a deep highly manured soil, it will run too much into 

 wood and foliage. 



The leaf is very thick, of a dark green colour, and resists 

 the autumnal frosts somewhat longer than the Chasselas, and 

 many other kinds ; and will therefore, in the ordinary course 

 of our seasons, afford protection to the fruit till towards the 

 end of October. 



