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eastern' states; the second in the middle; and the third, in the 
southern states. But, experiments on all the kinds that it is possible 
to procure, should be tried in each state of the Union; giving, at the 
same time, suitable soil and situation to each class, according to 
their periods of ripening; that is, to give the latest kinds the warm- 
est exposure, &c. 
First Class. 
1 . The White Frontinac, or Muscat Blanc. Is ahigh-flavoured grape, 
and has a peculiar rich juice when perfectly ripe; the bunches ar» 
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 fine 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 Grafie. The berries of this kind are small, inclining 
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 pretty good size. This is an 
early grape, and a great bearer. 
7. The Munier, or Miller's Burgundy Grafie. The berries are 
small, black, rather inciing 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 dis- 
tinguishable 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 different from the former; but the leaves have less down, 
and are smaller. This is a delicate sweet fruit, and is sometimes 
called the Burgundy Grape. 
9. The Early Black July Grafie, Morillon J\'oir, or Hatif JVoir. 
This has a- small black round berry, replete with a sugary juice; 
