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of them in each berry, but they are remarkably small com- 

 pared with any other kind. The berries are not near so 

 black, and never possess that fine rich bloom which the 

 Black Damascus does. It also comes to maturity nearly a 

 month earlier in the same temperature. Its berries are tender 

 and rich, but they contain sufficient fibrous substance to pre- 

 vent internal decomposition for from two to four weeks after 

 maturity in a moderate temperature. Mr. Speeciily planted 

 two of this kind as principals which were strong Vines pre- 

 vious to 1801 ; since then the number has been increased ; 

 and I presume that no gentleman will be disappointed if 

 he plants one of this kind even in a small collection. 



No. IV. Aleppo Grape. 

 The prolific produce and curious striped berries of this 

 Grape are the strongest recommendations it has. The berries 

 are small and their skins so delicate, that the humidity which 

 accumulates on the rough footstalks brings on decomposition 

 round the indented part of the berry, almost before it arrives 

 at maturity. 



No. V. Red Grape from Syracuse. 

 There was one principal Vine of this kind planted by Mr. 

 Speeciily, whose description of it is quite accurate as far as 

 it goes, but he says nothing as to the qua ity of the fruit, 

 which is not very good ; the berries are remarkably firm, 

 and when quite ripe, it has a dry roughish sloe-like flavour. 

 The best qualities of this Grape are its strong growth and 

 abundant produce ; the hard flesh and thick skin of the 

 berries cause it to resist the humidity of a Pine stove longer 

 than any other except the Cornichon Grape, No. L. 



