endar fof 1897 with decidedly favorable results, but not with the 

 benefit of previous years. 



Methoclof Training. The vines in both vineyards are trained accord- 

 ing to the one arm renewal system Fig. 1, which proves very satisfac- 

 tory, requiring much less labor and skill to produce superior fruit than 

 any other. Thinning the fruit is practiced, all small bunches being 

 removed as soon as well set, leaving only a limited number of large 

 bunches on each vine. 



The varieties that we would recommend for general planting for 

 market and home use are Green Mountain, Herbert (Rogers No. 44) 

 Worden, Moore's Early, Concord, Delaware, and Brighton if planted 

 near other varieties that produce an abundance of pollen. 



CcunpheU's Early. This new variety, introduced with so much praise 

 is growing in the vineyards and shows a vigorous habit and firm healthy 

 foliage. From samples of the fruit sent us for testing and from the 

 many reports of disinterested parties we are led to think if it develops 

 no weakness, that it will be one of the best grapes ever introduced 

 for home use or market in New England. It should be closely 

 watched by all grape growers in Massachusetts for we are in need of 

 an earlier grape than the Concord or Worden and one of much better 

 quality than Moore's Early to make grape growing a success. 



Fertilizers Used. On college vineyard, 200 pounds sulfate of 

 potash, 100 pounds nitrate of soda, 150 pounds acid phosfate, per 

 acre. On station vineyard, H tons Canada ashes per acre. 



Currants. 

 Number of Varieties 25. 



The currant crop has been one of considerable profit above the 

 cost of cultivation, although the proceeds from it are not large. 

 The area planted covers about three-fourths of an acre. They are 



