are hoping that the day is not distant when grape growing will be again 

 profitable, the greater number are discouraged. 



As will be seen by examination of the detailed report submitted, 

 many more Riparia have been planted than any other of the resistant 

 variety. While these vines are slower growers than some others, they 

 are generally regarded as the most reliable. As most of the resistant 

 vineyards are young, just coming into bearing, it has not been possible 

 to get much information in regard to results. At the same time, it may 

 be said that there is great confidence that resistant vineyards \vill be 

 permanent, and that in the near future they are likely to be profitable. 



In attempting to grow resistant vineyards, there have been some 

 mistakes in grafting. It will not do to graft too low. If this is done 

 the grafts are likely to throw out roots, and in time take the place of 

 the resistant root. This is followed by phylloxera killing the vine, and 

 thus all the work and expense have been for naught. It seems settled 

 that the graft should be put in at about the surface of the ground. 

 There is difference of opinion as to the kind of grafting best to apply 

 to the grape, as will be seen by examination of the remarks of some of 

 the vineyardists. 



While phylloxera has done great harm in portions of this county, it 

 is gratifying to note the many large and important districts injwhich 

 the vines are still healthy and give promise of good returns. In jour- 

 neying about the county, not nearly as many infested vineyards were 

 found as had been reported. With great valleys as well as large areas 

 of upland entirely free from phylloxera or other disease, after its exist- 

 ence in parts of the county for many years, it would seem likely that 

 the prominence of this section for grape growing and wine making will 

 long be maintained. 



The increased acreage of table grapes is noted. Also, that this crop 

 is usually quite profitable. There are a considerable number of such 

 vineyards, and more are being planted every year. 



While the report shows returns from 832 vineyards, aggregating 23,- 

 291-2 acres, with a yield last year of 48,409| tons, there are many small 

 vineyards of less than five acres which have not been reported". It is 

 believed that there are at least one hundred of these, whose aggregate 

 acreage is certainly 250. 



The winery returns are not as complete as would be desirable, but the 

 best has been done. Some wine makers have declined to give any 

 figures, and others have made statements that were afterward found to 

 be incorrect. In some instances two letters were written without get- 

 ting any returns, and afterward, on visiting the winery, nobody was 

 found there who was able to give the particulars asked for. 



The collection of these statistics was not an unpleasant task. Most 

 grape growers were found to be very reasonable and accommodating. 

 After frankly talking the matter over with them, not more than a half 

 dozen declined to answer the questions asked to the best of their ability. 

 In doing this work the writer has had opportunity to meet in a friendly 

 way and talk a few minutes with most of the men in this county engaged 

 in this important industry. This has given me a knowledge of their 

 business that could have been secured in no other way, and in submit- 

 ting this report I return thanks to you for the favor you bestowed in 

 permitting me to make this canvass. 



Respectfully submitted. 



ALLEN B. LEMMON. 



