RAVAZ (Louis). American vines. Rootstocks and direct produce - Lot 83

RAVAZ (Louis). American vines. Rootstocks and direct producers. Characteristics. Aptitudes. Montpellier, Coulet et fils ; Paris, Masson et Cie, 1902. In-4, vii-(one blank)-376 pp, bradel of burgundy percaline; binding slightly rubbed (publisher's binding). FIRST EDITION. Important illustration of over 430 photographic plates, mainly depicting vine leaves. AMPELOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES. Each grape variety is described scientifically, with various observations: taste of its grapes, hybridization possibilities, suitability for cultivation, resistance to pests including phylloxera, sometimes a habitat in the United States. LOUIS RAVAZ (1863-1937) was director of the Cognac viticultural station, then professor of viticulture at the École nationale d'agriculture de Montpellier, which he eventually headed. He published numerous works, mainly on vines and grapes, including three