VINE

(Vitis), climbing plant, the tendrils representing the modified main axis, the growth of the shoot being continued by the robust lateral branch nearest the apex. Vitis vinifera, the grape-v., is cultivated for its fruits, which yield wines and which when dried are raisins. The following selection includes many of the choicest varieties: Alicante, Appley Towers, Black Hamburgh, Black Prince, Buck land Sweetwater, Duke of Buccleuch, Foster’s Seedling, Gros Colman, Gros Guillaume, Lady Downs, Madres field Court, Mrs. quire liquid manure, efficient ventilation, carefully watched temperature. V’s are attacked by diseases, (e.g.) the incurable scourge, Phylloxera.