It’s from much later (1769), but here’s an article by my 6th great grandfather, who won an award for growing the first American grapes that produced wine that could compare favorably with European wine. Don’t read the part about the dung used to block the hole.
http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/antill/edwardgrapesarticle.htm
http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/antill/edwardgrapearticle.htm
I'll try to *squeeze* it in. ;^)
Nice lookin' book, btw!