236 'THE VINEYARD. [March. 
them; and 3. The latest coming to maturity. Perhaps the first 
class might be best adapted for the more immediate culture in the 
eastern states; the second in the middle; and the third in the 
southern states. But, experiments on all the kinds that it is pos- 
sible to procure, should be tried in each state of the Union; giving, 
at the same time, suitable soil and situation to each class, accord- 
ing to their periods of ripening; that is, to give the latest kinds the 
warmest exposure, &c. 
First Class. 
1. The White Frontiaac, or Muscat Blanc, is a high flavoured 
grape, and has a peculiar rich juice when perfectly ripe; the bunches 
are large, and the berries, which are round, are very closely joined 
to each other, whereby some of them in wet seasons are apt to rot 
before they are ripe, which, in some measure, is owing to the thin- 
ness of their skins: those who wish to have them in the best perfec- 
tion, will thin them out when about the size of peas, whereby the 
air will have free admittance, and those which are left, will be 
larger and higher flavoured. 
2. The Blue, or Violet Frontinac, or Muscat Violet. This has a 
small black berry, powdered with a tine blue or violet bloom, and 
is of an exalted vinous flavour. The berries grow close upon the 
bunches, which are very small. 
3. The White Sweet Water. This is a very large round white 
grape. The berries grow close on the bunch, which is of a moderate 
size, and are replete with an agreeable juice. The skin and flesh 
of this grape are more delicate than of any other sort. The 
berries on the sides of the bunches next the sun, are clouded with 
spots of a russet colour. 
4. The Black Sweet Water. The berries of this variety are much 
smaller than the former; are black, roundish, grow in small, short, 
close bunches, and are replete with a very sweet juice. 
5. The Brick Grape. The berries of this kind are small, inclin- 
ing to an oval figure, and of a pale red or brick colour. This is a 
very sweet grape, though not much admired. 
6. The White Muscadine, or Chasselas Blanc. This is a round 
white berry, moderately large, with a thin skin and delicate juicy 
flesh. The bunch is well formed and of a pretty good size. This 
is an early grape and a great bearer. 
7. The Munier, or Miller^s Burgundy Grape. The berries are 
small, black, rather inclining to an oval figure, and grow close on 
the bunch, which is commonly short and small. The skin and flesh 
are delicate, possessing a sweet and pleasant juice. The leaves 
are distinguishable from most others by a hoary down, especially 
when young, being then almost white. This is an excellent bearer, 
and a principal grape to be cultivated for wine. 
8. The Small Black Cluster. The berries and bunches of this 
grape are little diflierent* from the former, but the leaves have less 
down, and are smaller. This is a delicate sweet fruit, and is some- 
times called the Burgundy grape. 
