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be done at the proper time to secure the desired results. I find 

 sulphur a good thing with which to check mildew, except in ex- 

 tremely rainy seasons, when its effects are lost. 



Bagging grapes soon after blooming is quite a protection 

 against fungus and insect pests and birds, which are very de- 

 structive in many places. I would like to defend the birds in 

 regard to them destroying grapes. Not all birds eat grapes. The 

 orchard oriole is the most destructive, and is rarely seen in vine- 

 yards until grapes begin to ripen. It is like the hawk, always up 

 in the top of a tree, and when it is ready for its meal of grapes, 

 dives straight for the patch. If this bird could be exterminated, 

 we would have more grapes to pick. Other birds do not eat many 

 grapes, but are, nevertheless, blamed for what the oriole has done. 

 The guilty one knows well how to make its escape. The honey 

 bee is also blamed for much damage to grapes, but this is another 

 mistake. The bee has been given a fair test and has proved that 

 it will not bother grapes, unless the skin is punctured by birds, or 

 in some other way. The bee will then help itself to the spoils and 

 carry it to the hive to be turned into honey, which we would other- 

 wise lose. 



What kind of grapes are best to grow? Some will do better 

 under all conditions than others. I will name those which have 

 done best with me. 



Concord : One of our old standard sorts, does best on arbors 

 and against buildings, where it is not subject to rot, as it would 

 be in the vineyard. In- the vineyard the vines must be sprayed 

 or the fruit bagged to protect it. 



Ives : Is very productive, healthy and strong grower ; earlier 

 than Concord and not subject to rot. 



Campbell's Early: A healthy, strong grower, very productive, 

 fruit of good quality, not subject to rot. Would place it at the 

 head of the list for early production. 



Morton's Virginia Seedling : A favorite with many as a wine 

 grape, strong grower and very productive ; a late grape. Bunches 

 of fair size, berry medium. 



Woodruff Red : A strong grower, not subject to rot, very pro- 

 ductive, most excellent quality of fruit. There is no better, if not 

 permitted to overbear. A late grape; would place at the head of 

 my grape list. 



Niagara White : Very productive, good grower, excellent qual- 

 ity of fruit, fine, large bush and berry; subject to rot and should be 

 sprayed or the grapes bagged. 



