. Culture of the grape. Viticulture. CULTURE OF THE GRAPE. 285 exposed to the air, as possible. Indeed, it is an excellent plan to pack the fruit in glazed earthen jars, with sufficient wheat-bran, or perfectly dry sand or grain, between each bunch to keep them separate; and, when the pot is full, to seal it hermetically. Grapes are sent from the Crimea to St. Petersburg, • packed in sealed pots, with kiln-dried grain between the bunches; and they are said to keep perfectly throughout the year. Another most successful method has been adopted by M. Rose Charmeux of Thomery, in France, by which
. Culture of the grape. Viticulture. CULTURE OF THE GRAPE. 285 exposed to the air, as possible. Indeed, it is an excellent plan to pack the fruit in glazed earthen jars, with sufficient wheat-bran, or perfectly dry sand or grain, between each bunch to keep them separate; and, when the pot is full, to seal it hermetically. Grapes are sent from the Crimea to St. Petersburg, • packed in sealed pots, with kiln-dried grain between the bunches; and they are said to keep perfectly throughout the year. Another most successful method has been adopted by M. Rose Charmeux of Thomery, in France, by which he has been enabled to exhibit fresh grapes in spring and early summer. He cuts a portion of a branch having two or more bunches of fruit attached. The lower end of the branch he places in a small bottle of water, to which is added a little char- coal for the purpose of keeping the water sweet. The bottles arranged in the rack, as seen in fig. 41, will convey an idea of the plan better than any description. Though M. Char- meux does not direct it, it would be an undoubted advantage to seal the upper cut of the branch with a shellac solution, or with wax, and also to close the mouth. Fig. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Strong, William Chamberlain, 1823-1913. Boston, J. E. Tilton & company
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