THE GRAPE 



The Grape is one of the most generally grown of the 

 small fruits. One or more vines are to be found in the 

 home grounds of most Americans in village and country. 

 In certain sections where climate and soil are especially 

 favorable, extensive vineyards produce great quantities 

 of the fruit for market. There are so many varieties 

 that the Grape is adapted to a wide range of climate and 

 can be grown with profit from Maine to Texas. 



Grape vines may be grown successfully in a great 

 variety of soils, but they thrive best in a deep, porous, 

 well-drained, sandy loam. If the soil is too rich in 

 nitrogen there is a growth of vine at the expense of fruit. 

 So care should be taken to fertilize only moderately, 

 especially with regard to nitrogen. If the soil is acid, 

 lime should be added and in warm climates especial care 

 should be taken to see that the roots can go deep enough 

 into the subsoil to escape the parching heat of summer. 



Early spring is the best time for planting grapes. One- 

 year-old vines are to be preferred to older ones as they 

 make a better start with less checking of their growth. 

 They should be set six to ten feet apart in well-prepared 

 holes. In case of a few plants about the home it is 

 worth while to bury a few pounds of old bones in the 

 bottom of each hole. These will furnish materials for 

 growth to the roots in later years. Before or just after 

 planting, the vines should be severely pruned, cutting 

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