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Ansley’s Large Oval. — A synonym of 
Blade Morocco: which see. 
Arkansas. —A synonym of Catawba: which 
see. 
Arajion (81). — A round black vinous 
Grape.— Synonyms: Burcliardt’s Prince, Plant- 
riche, &c. 
Vine.—Growth remarkably rampant and vigorous, 
producing, wherever stopped, a great mass of young 
shoots, which are remarkably brittle ; it requires 
more trimming and stopping than any other vine, 
and the spurs soon become very large and coarse. 
Leaves medium-sized, roundish, dying off yellowish. 
Aramon Grape. 
Fruit.—Bunches large, of a long, cylindrical shape, 
with a very long stalk, which is remarkably brittle, 
and may be broken with the slightest touch; very 
regularly but not closely set. Berries medium - 
sized, roundish. Footstalk thick. Skin of a dull 
purplish black colour, with a thin bloom. Flesh 
tender, juicy, with a very brisk rich or strong 
vinous flavour, whon well ripened. 
History, Jj~c .—This grape, Dr. Hogg informs us, is 
largely cultivated in Languedoc and Provence, in the 
South of France, and is much esteemed as a wine 
grape. The remarkable brittleness of the stalk of 
the bunch is some recommendation to it, as no 
knife being required, the crop is secured in much 
less time. It has been grown in the conservatory at 
Chiswick for many years, having been received, under 
number, from Herr Burchardt, of Landsberg on the 
Warta, and was named Burchardt’s Prince by 
the Fruit Committee, on account of its resemblance 
to Black Prince, and largely distributed under that 
name, but never appears to have become popular, 
although there are many much inferior varieties of 
grapes grown. 
Cultural Notes. —Although a remarkably free- 
fruiting grape, wherever grown, it requires a con¬ 
siderable amount of heat to ripen it thoroughly. 
Season. —Late. 
Merits. —Second-rate, and very frequently third- 
rate. 
Ascot Citronnelle (54). —An oval white 
Muscat Grape. 
Vine. — Growth free and vigorous, but not l’obust, 
the shoots slender, always ripening well, and fruit" 
iDg freely. 
Fruit.—Bunches small, bluntly cylindrical in shape, 
very closely set. Berries small, round or roundish" 
oval in shape. Footstalk stout. Skin thin, white, 
or pale straw-coloured, very clear and transparent. 
Flesh tender, juicy, and very richly flavoured, with 
a strong Muscat aroma. 
History, Sfc. —Raised by the late Mr. John 
Standish, of Ascot, being a cross between Chasselas 
Musque and the old Citronnelle ; sent out in 1871. 
Cultural Notes. —Excellent for cultivation in pots 
or cold orchard-houses, where it succeeds very well; 
it will also ripen, in good seasons, on the open wall. 
Season.- —Very early ; ripens three weeks before 
the Black Hamburgh. 
Merits. —Of excellent quality, worthy of being- 
grown on account of its earliness, but too small for 
extended cultivation. 
August Frontignan (47). —A round black 
Muscat Grape.— Synonym : Muscat d’Aoiit. 
Vine. — Growth very slender, but free, and maturing 
propei'ly; very fruitful. 
Fruit. — Bunches small, compact. Berries small, 
round, occasionally inclining to ovate. Skin thin, 
of a dark purplish colour. Flesh very juicy and 
sweet, with slight trace of Muscat. 
History, frc. —Raised by Mr. Yibert, of Angers. 
Cultural Notes. —Has been grown as a pot Grape 
in this country, for which purpose it is very suit¬ 
able ; it ripens also on the open wall. 
Season. —Yery early, quite three weeks in advance 
of Black Hamburgh. 
Merits. —Valuable for its earliness and hardiness, 
but too small to merit extended cultivation. 
— A. F. Barron. 
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plant cannot be praised too highly, 
when better known it will become 
be as popular as Deutzici gracilis as a 
pot-slirub. It is a chaste, wliite-flowering 
plant, with beautiful foliage, somewhat like 
that of Viburnum macrophyllum. When grown 
in roomy pots in a light house, a few plants 
will furnish any quantity of white flowers, of 
a kind that are highly appreciated. You see 
it in many a Belgian garden, but in home 
gardens it is not yet so well known as its 
merits deserve. I have yet to learn whethei 
