SMALL FRUITS 



grapes most used as fresh fruit are of three different colors, all 

 originating from the same native American species. Concord is 

 by far the most popular purple variety. Others of this color are 

 Moore's Early and Worden. Delaware is the most popular red 

 variety and is well supplemented by Brighton and Salem. Niagara 

 is more grown than any other white variety, but Martha and 

 Diamond are also popular. All grapes of this type are readily 



FIG. 233. The grapevine should be well supported to keep the crop up off the soil. 

 In the first row, posts with cross arms are used. This is the overhead system. (New Jersey 

 Station.) 



propagated by cuttings, which are made in the fall after the leaves 

 are off, and stored in damp packing material in a cold place over 

 winter. In spring, after all danger of frost is over, they are set 

 in rows in the nursery or garden with one bud projecting above the 

 ground. The rows should be far enough apart to allow of culti- 

 vation. After one or perhaps two seasons' growth they may be 

 transplanted to the permanent vineyard. 



