1 May, 1899.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 368 
mixed ; then add the requisite quantity of water. Paris green is used ata 
Strength not exceeding 1 Ib. to 160 gallons of water. It must always be kept 
Well stirred whilst in use. It must not be sprayed on during rain, sunshine, 
or heavy drying winds. It should not be applied to either fruit or vegetables 
within a month of the time of gathering. It should be handled with care, and 
kept out of the way of children. It should always be applied as a very fine 
Spray, and persons spraying should take care not to inhale too much of the 
Spray. 
Norz.—400 gallons of water American measure is only equal to 320 Imperial gallons, 
Viticulture. 
A DESCRIPTION OF SOME VINES GROWN AT THE 
GOVERNMENT STATE FARMS. 
By E. H. RAINFORD, 
Viticultural Expert. 
Tui1s Department of Agriculture has collected together a number of fine 
varieties of vines, many new to this colony, some already known, with a view to 
propagating and distributing the same to vignerons and others interested in 
grape growing. The collection comprises some fine table grapes, some new 
French wine grapes, and some varieties of Portuguese and Spanish grapes, 
grown in those countries for the production of port and sherry. Of these 
latter, there are few, if any, representatives in Queensland, and the tests made 
at the State Farms as to their adaptability to our climate will be of considerable 
interest to vignerons. Queensland ports and sherries are at present made 
from French and American varieties of grapes, and are lacking in the 
qualities peculiar to those wines. ; 
No doubt soil and climate account for much in the character of a wine, 
but it is equally true that a wine made from grapes of Portuguese and Spanish 
origin will approach nearer to the type of the wines made in those countries 
than when made from French or American grapes. Some of the French vines 
are not to be met with in this colony, and will form a valuable addition to the 
vigneron’s collection, notably some Bouschet hybrids with a red juice, valuable 
for those districts where wines are lacking in colour, as the quality of the must 
is much superior to that of the Lenior or Jacquez. As already mentioned, 
some of the vines in the collection are already to be found in Queensland, but - 
deteriorated in quality from climatic and other causes, so that an infusion of 
fresh blood, as it were, will likewise be of service, Threatened as we are by a 
severe competition from the South, if Federation is accomplished, any steps 
taken to assist Queensland vignerons in improvement of quality and crop, will 
doubtless be appreciated by them. Many of the table grapes are ot new 
varieties, and fine croppers in Europe, and some are grown especially for 
commercial purposes, being good travellers and not easily damaged. $ 
It is proposed to give a description of one or two varieties every month in 
the Agricultural Journal, with some remarks on their characteristics. When 
possible, a plate will accompany the descriptions, taken either from a photo. of 
the fruit, or reproduced from other sources. 
NO. 1—THE ARAMON. 
Synonym: Ugni noir. 
Very vigorous and spreading grower. 
Leaves.—Large, slightly indented, supple, glossy above with slight webby 
down below. The petiolar or stalk indentation open. 
Bunch.—Uarge, long, rather loose, slightly shouldered, with a brittle stalk. 
Berry.—Large, round, juicy, pleasant flavour, dark red to black; grand 
cropper. 
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