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are powdered with a blue bloom, it is sometimes called the Blue 
Tokay. 
19. The Genuine Tokay. This is a white grape. The berries 
incline to an oval figure, and grow rather close on the bunch, which 
is of a moderate size. The skin is thin, and flesh delicate, abounding 
with a very agreeable juice. This variety is very distinguishable by 
the foliage, the under side of the leaf being covered with a fine soft 
down, having the appearance of sattin. 
20. The Lombardy Grape. This has a large berry inclining to 
an oval figure, of a beautiful flame colour. The bunches are regu- 
larly formed with shoulders, and frequently arrive to the weight of 
six or seven pounds. The leaves are much more divided than most 
other sorts, and the upper surface is of a deep green colour. This 
is by some called the Rhenish Grape, and, by others, the Flame- 
coloured Tokay. 
21. The Smyrna Grape. This has a large red coloured berry, 
of an oval figure, with thin skin and delicate juicy flesh. It forms 
long branches with shoulders loosely connected. The leaves in 
autumn die with purple edges. 
22. The Alicant, or Black Spanish Grape. The berries of this 
variety incline to an oval shape, are moderately large and black, 
and form exceeding long unshouldered bunches. The flesh is soft, 
juicy, and of an agreeable flavour. The leaves in autumn are beau- 
tifully variegated with red, green, and yellow. This is a pretty 
good fruit, and is sometimes, though incorrectly, called the Lom- 
bardy Grape. 
23. The Black Muscadine. The berries and bunches of this 
variety, are somewhat smaller than those of No. 7. This is a very 
prolific grape, and makes a fine appearance, on account of the black 
berries being powdered with a bluish bloom; but the flesh is not so 
delicate and juicy as the former. 
24. The Royal Muscadine, D'drboyce, or Chasselas Blanc. This 
has a round white or amber-coloured berry, of a moderate size, a 
thin skin, and a juicy soft flesh. The bunches are generally exceed- 
ing large, sometimes arriving t© six or seven pounds. This variety 
is very distinguishable by the wood and foliage, generally growing 
remarkably gross and strong, and is considered an excellent table 
grape. 
25. The Malmsey Muscadine. This seems nearly allied to the 
preceding, but the bunches and berries are somewhat smaller, and 
the juice of a higher flavour, being remarkably sweet This is a 
good bearer, a very fine grape, and said to be one of those of which 
the Madeira Wine is made. 
26. The Claret Grape. The berries of this, are small, black, and 
inclining to an oval figure; they gro\v close, and form small bunches. 
The juice is of a blood-red colour, of a harsh taste, excepting the 
grapes are perfectly matured, and then it may be considered as an 
agreeable and delicate fruit. The leaves change from green to a 
russet red early in summer, and die a deep red in autumn. 
27. The Large Black Cluster, or Lisbon Grape. The berries are 
large and grow more oval than the two former varieties, which are 
