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 Muscat blanc hatif, or Early White Muscat.—A very early sort, with well formed bunches. Berries perfectly round, of a yellow-white color. Flesh very rich, juicy, spicy, and high flavored. A great bearer; large bunches will weigh a pound and a half.

Red Frontignan, or Grizzly Frontignan.—Bunches long and tapering. Berries perfectly round, of a copper or red color; medium size, and set thickly on the bunch. Flesh rich, spicy, juicy and excellent. The best of Grapes; when once tasted, if perfectly ripe, it will not be forgotten. The fruit should hang on the vine till it begins to shrivel. A large bunch will weigh a pound and a half.

West’s, St. Peters, or Black Lombardy.—Bunches very long (fifteen inches) if well grown. Berries round, of a dull red color, closely set. Flesh juicy and melting. Will hang on the vines till frost; for this it is valuable. Foliage very much lobed, very large branches. Will weigh two and a half to three pounds. A strong grower and great bearer.

White Frontignan.—In character and flavor like the Red. Color of a waxy white, with a fine powdery bloom on the fruit.

White Sweet Water.—Very early. Bunches rather small, as is the fruit. Berries round, of a pale-green, transparent color. Flesh thin, sugary, and sweet. A very distinct sort; large bunches will weigh one pound. .—We here admit that the above described Grapes cannot be grown in the open air with any degree of success. We therefore propose to give a simple detail for a cheap and permanent structure for their protection. There are few gardens of any pretensions that have not glass sash for hot-beds, pits, &c., during Winter. By way of economy, and to suit those who are parsimonious in rural affairs, we propose erecting a building to suit those sashes, which generally remain unemployed during the season from April to November, the very time that the Grape vines require their aid. Admit