1736 
"Another introduction we are anxious to make is 
that of several varieties of grapes, as we have under- 
taken to establish the growing of some varieties other 
than the 'Isabella.' This variety is all right and by 
certain methods of pruning now supplies grapes on the 
Honolulu markets every day of the year, but we believe 
there are a number of other good varieties which may 
also be grown here. We wish to try the 'Grecian Cor- 
inthian' grape, but after nine months of effort, have 
failed to secure it from California nurseries. We are 
also anxious to try the 'Muscadine ' grape which is quite 
common in some of the southern States. In addition to 
our vineyard of 'Isabella' grapes we have also added 
the plants of a tropical variety, No. 44060, Vitis tiliae- 
folia, two of which are making splendid growth. Also in 
the collection we have several plants of 'Almerla, ' 
some of 'Thompson' s Seedless,' and ten plants of 'Cor- 
nichon. ' " 
