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morning, are the rather unsatisfactory methods adopted 

 for its destruction. 



Occasionally the grape-leaf hopper, more commonly 

 known as thrips, appears in such numbers as to defoliate 

 a vineyard and inflict great injury. When the wind 

 blows across the rows of vines, on a hot day, millions of 

 these may be entrapped by tacking a large sheet of 

 heavy paper, smeared with tar, to a light frame carried 

 on the leeward side of the row, and suddenly jarring 

 the vine. The insects rise in a cloud and are carried by 

 the wind against the soft tar. 



These named comprise the fungous diseases and 

 insect pests that are most prevalent in this region. 

 On the whole, the health and productiveness of the 

 vine are probably equal to that in any other grape- 

 growing section. 



SEASON AND METHOD OF MARKETING. 



From the location and environment of this region, the 

 crop of grapes ripens earlier in it than in any other sec- 

 tion of the State. The market requires a good table 

 grape. Hitherto the earlier in the season it could be 

 furnished the higher the price realized. For nearly 

 twenty years the Champion has been the earliest variety 

 that was marketable. Though prolific and handsome, 

 the quality is poor, and growers have earnestly sought a 

 kind possessing its merits and of better quality. Moore's 

 Early comes nearest to taking its place. Unfortunately, 

 this variety does not seem adapted to all locations, and 

 in some places is a shy bearer. 



The high price paid for early grapes has tempted 

 many growers to ship grapes before they were fully ripe. 

 This always has a depressing effect on the market. 

 Now, profiting by experience, most shippers are careful 

 as to the quality as well as the appearance of their fruit 

 when placed in the market. 



