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History, Sfc .—Some 30 years ago this fine old 
grape was the best late variety in cultivation, and 
was extensively planted; at Chatsworth, Frogmore, 
&c., it is still a leading late grape. A number of 
spurious varieties at one time existed ; lienee, to dis¬ 
tinguish it, it was by some termed Oldaker's West’s 
St. Peter’s, by others Money’s West’s St. Peter’s, &c. 
Cultural Notes .—It needs a somewhat warmer 
treatment than that required for the Black Ham¬ 
burgh, not so much to set the berries as to ripen the 
fruit. It succeeds best in a house by itself, and 
should be grown so as to have the fruit ripe in Sep¬ 
tember ; it will then keep well until March. 
Season —Late ; improves by keeping. 
Merits. —First-class as a late variety, second only 
in point of quality to Black Hamburgh; the most 
refreshing of all grapes for invalids. 
west’s st. peter’s. 
White Frankenthal (34).—A round white 
Sweetwater Grape. 
Vine .—Somewhat slender in growth, but of good 
constitution; ripening freely; moderately fruitful. 
Fruit.—Bunches below medium size, short, very 
broadly shouldered; sets freely. Berries medium¬ 
sized, roundish. Skin thin, clear greenish white, 
almost transparent. Flesh thin, watery, sweet but 
not rich. 
History, tfc .—Received from M. Andrd Leroy, of 
Angers, by the Royal Horticultural Society, and has 
been grown at Chiswick for some years. 
Cultural Notes .—Will succeed in any ordinary 
vinery. 
Season. —Mid-season; does not keep well. 
Merits .—Third-rate; greatly inferior n every re¬ 
spect to tho Black Hamburgh or Frankenthal, of 
which this is a white prototype. 
White Frontignan (70). —A round white 
Muscat Grape. Synonym : Muscat Blanc. 
Vine. —Growth free; of moderately robust consti¬ 
tution ; very fruitful. Leaves deeply serrated. 
Fruit.—Bunches medium-sized, long, generally 
cylindrical; very closely and freely set. Berries 
small or below medium size, round. Skin thin, dull 
greenish yellow, often much covered with dull russet. 
Flesh firm, yet juicy, very sweet, rich, and with a 
strong muscat flavour. 
History, &c .—This is one of the fine old varieties 
of grapes which are now seldom planted, and are be¬ 
coming neglected, though formerly it was to he found 
in every collection. 
Cultural Notes. —Will succeed well in any vinery. 
If grown in a warm house the flavour is richer, but 
it ripens its fruit very well in a cool house; also in 
fine seasons on the open wall. 
Season. —Early. 
Merits. —First-class. 
White Lady Downe’s Seedling (96).— 
A round white Vinous Grape. 
Vine. —Growth moderately free; fruitful. 
Fruit. — Bunches medium-sized, loose and irregu¬ 
lar in shape, some being cylindrical, others shoul¬ 
dered; sets indifferently. Berries medium-sized, 
round. Skin greenish-yellow, often much covered 
with dirty russet, which detracts from its appearance. 
Flesh firm or hard, with a somewhat strong harsh 
flavour. 
History, Sfc— Raised by Mr. William Thomson, 
when gardener at Dalkeith, from a cross between 
Lady Downe’s Seedling and Muscat of Alexandria. 
A very inferior variety was first sent out under this 
name, but this being withdrawn, the present variety 
was substituted. 
Cultural Notes. —Requires to be grown in a warm 
house, with considerable heat to ripen the berries, to 
have it in good condition. It is not much culti¬ 
vated. 
Season .—Late; one of the very latest of white 
grapes. 
Merits. —Quite third-rate. 
White Lisbon (93). —An oval white Vinous 
Grape. Synonyms: White Portugal, White 
Raisin. 
Vine .—Remarkably strong and vigorous constitu¬ 
tion ; very fruitful. 
Fruit. — Bunches large, long, somewhat loose; sets 
freely. Berries large, ovate. Skin thick, greenish- 
white. Flesh firm, moderately juicy, and sweet, but 
with no special flavour or character. 
History, Sfc. —This is tho white grape so much 
sold in grocers’ shops during the winter. It has been 
very little grown in this country, but has been 
fruited several times at Chiswick. 
Cultural Notes .—Requires treatment similar to 
that for the Black Hamburgh, to ripen its fruit well. 
Keeps well after ripening. 
Season. —Late; improves by keeping. 
Merits .—Third-rate. 
White Muscadine.— A synonym of Royal 
Muscadine : which see. 
White Nice (97).—A round white Vinous 
Grape. 
Vine. —Growth remarkably vigorous, producing 
strong thick wood; moderately fruitful. Leaves 
