In the Garden
There seems to be a real chance of the revival of the vineyard in England. It once flourished ; and the isolated vine in the cottage garden was also popular. Why the vine virtually vanished (as the fig seems to be vanishing) has not, I think, been explained. Probably a few maleficent seasons in succession were responsible. However that may be, what may be called mobile glass seems to be rendering vine cultivation a fairly certain affair. It gives protection in the early stages, and thereafter the well-pruned vine can look after itself. Doubtless (as with sweet corn) the variety is all-important ; and it is good news that one of the best varieties-40 I hear—gs Ascot Citronelle, with a muscat flavour. In Cases where the grapes have not time to ripen, as happens often to pergola or climbing grapes, the fruit makes a most excellent jam.
W. BEACH THOMAS.
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