1 8 Dwarf Apples. 



about the size of well-grown Delawares, and of the same general character 

 as Lincoln, Lenoir, and Herbemont. It is the most desirable of all these 

 varieties for Northern culture. 



All these last-named varieties are rather slow in coming into bearing, 

 showing very little fruit while young. Old established vines, which are 

 allowed plenty of room and not too closely pruned, bear abundantly. In 

 one view, this tardy bearing of young vines is an advantage, although some- 

 what discouraging to the enthusiastic vineyardist. It saves the vine from 

 the disastrous effects of premature, excessive bearing, which so often de- 

 stroj's or greatly impairs the after vigor, health, and usefulness of profuse, 

 early-bearing varieties like the Delaware and Catawba. I am not certain 

 that the Alvey should not rank with grapes that may be generally planted 

 with reasonable prospects of success ; but it has not seemed to acquire 

 much popularit)', and perhaps has not had as extensive trials as its merits 

 deserve. The Edinburgh is another grape of this class, highly appreciated 

 where known, and of excellent quality. It is much like Lenoir, but hardly 

 as vigorous in growth, or as hardy; which are probably the reasons why it 

 is not more extensively grown. There are other varieties in this class of 

 more or less value ; but those named are regarded as the most prominent, 

 and the limits of a magazine-article would hardly permit a more extended 

 list. In my next, I propose to consider those grapes which measurably or 

 partially succeed in most locations, but only give their best results in 

 favorable situations where their special needs are supplied, 



Geo. W. Campbell. 



Delaware, O. 



DWARF APPLES. 



These should be planted extensively by those who wish a few specimens 

 of fine fruit for the table. They grow freely, occupy but little space, are 

 readily controlled, and bear beautiful fruit. For small gardens, they are 

 indispensable. 



