Discussion on Prof. Husmann\s Paper. 55 



Prof. Husmann — It is grown to some extent, but is not profit- 

 :able. 



Mr. 3Iunson, of Texas — My experience in grape culture is en- 

 tirely confined to American species. The grapes grown so success- 

 fully on this coast will not succeed east of the Rocky Mountains. 

 American grapes have been greatly improved within the last few 

 years. There are several species of native grapes from which our 

 cultivated varieties have originated. These are being crossed and 

 hybridized with each other, and many fine varieties are being pro- 

 duced. Many of these new varieties are fine table grapes, and 

 others produce the best of wines. Hermann Jaeger, of Southwest 

 Missouri, has originated a number of fine varieties from the native 

 grapes of that region, Owing to the ravages of phylloxera in 

 France, our native vines are being imported to supply stocks for 

 their vines, as these native varieties are phylloxera resistant. 



Mr. Smith — Grapes can not be profitably grown in Wisconsin at 

 the low figures here talked about. Wisconsin can scarcely be con- 

 sidered a grape-growing state, and yet we raise some very fine fruit. 

 I live on the shore of Green Bay, and there many fine varieties 

 succeed. The Fox River valley also produces fine Delawares and 

 Concords. The Worden is rapidly gaining popularity. In point 

 of quality, the Delaware is the ncplus ultra of table grapes. I sold 

 my last year's crop of Delawares at eight and ten cents per pound. 

 We can grow grapes profitably at three cents per pound. Stable 

 manure and wood ashes are the best fertilizers for the grape. 



Mr. Lindley, of North Carolina — Our grapes ripen early, and 

 bring us better prices than I have yet heard mentioned. Prices 

 range from ten to twenty cents per pound, or $200 per ton. Bone- 

 dust and wood ashes are our best fertilizers. 



President Earle — Minnesota took the first prize at New Orleans 

 for grapes. I should like to hear from some Minnesota grape- 

 .grower. 



Mr. Wihox — Where was California? 



President Earle — She stood by herself, no other state daring to 

 compete with her. 



Mr. Grimes, of Minnesota — Minnesota is not particularly a 



