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Vigna Sinensis, Endl.* {DolicJws Sinensis L.) 
Tropical Asia and Africa. The cultivation of this twining 
annual pulse-herb extends to Southern Europe and many 
other countries with a clime like ours. The pods are 
remarkable for their great length, and used like French 
Beans. Vigna Cafjang, A. Eich. and Vigna sesquipedalis are 
varieties of this species. In fair soil the produce is fortyfold. 
Viola odorata, L. 
The Violet. Middle and South Europe, North Africa, 
Middle Asia. Passingly alluded to here, as this modest 
though lovely plant should be extensively naturalized in 
our forest-glens, to furnish its delicate scent for various 
compositions of perfumery. 
Vitis acetosa, E. v. Mueller. 
Carpentaria and Arnhem’s Land. Stems rather herbaceous 
than shrubby, erect. The whole plant is pervaded with 
acidity, and proved valuable in cases of scurvy. The berries 
are edible. This species, if planted here, would likely spring 
annually afresh from the root. 
Vitis aestivalis, Michaux.* 
The Summer Grrape of the IJnited States of North America. 
Flowers fragrant. The berries are deep blue, of pleasant 
taste, and ripen late in the season. 
Vitis Baudiniana, P. v. Mueller. {Cissus Antarctica, Vent.) 
East Australia. With V. hypoglauca the most southern of 
all G-rapes, none extending to New Zealand. It is ever- 
green, and here a vigorous plant for bowers, but suffers even 
from slight frosts. The berries are freely produced and 
edible, though not large. 
Vitis COrdifolia, Michaux.* {Vitis riparia, Mich.) 
The Winter Grrape or Frost Grape. From Canada to 
Florida. A deciduous vine. The scent of the flowers 
reminds of Eeseda. The berries are small, either blackish 
or amber-colored, and very acid. They can be used for 
preserves, and are only fully matured when touched by 
frosts. A succession of seedlings may give us a superior 
and simultaneously a very hardy vine. 
