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Show Grape Dkstkoyers. At a recent meeting of tho S.m Francisco Academy Acad-emy of Sciences, Dr. Blake rea l a paper on tho phylloxera. He had made an examination of vines about Napa, and found the trouble more serious than ho had expected. Ht found the insects almost entirely or the roots ol the vines, and in the crevices of the roots. Some vines were literally lined with them, aiv. almost killed. Vine-growers all ovei the state Bhould examine the roots o their vines, even a foot under ground to detect tho presence of the pest He recommended that pitch or tra.it oil should be put about the roots, ant in tho crevices, to drive away th destroying insects. Dr. Blako als' read a paper on the Reimer grape He said an analysis shows that th grapes which make the best wini hate tho laret proportion of mnli acid, and they are the most valuable Tho Mission grape has the least pre portion. The Reimer grape hn more malic acid than any other, an wine made from it has more bouquet than any other he hai tasted here. It is, he thinks, the most desirable wine grape for California. It is a very free grower, and a more prolific bearer thau even the Mission grape. |