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Grapes 
Soil seems to make little difference to the success of grape-vines, 
though it is probable that a heavy clay is better than a sandy soil. 
Vines live 
among rocks, 
on deep hill- 
sides, and on 
rich bottom 
lands. They 
will grow in all 
parts of the 
world, north 
and south, on 
highlands and 
on lowlands, 
and seem to 
thrive nearly as 
well inone place 
as in another. 
As with most 
fruits, drainage 
is essential, and 
rarely will 
grape-vines 
thrive and pro- 
duce where 
water stands for 
any length of 
time. 
Newly plant- 
ed vines should Concord Grapes 
be mulched 
heavily with strawy manure for a space of about 2 feet around the 
roots. Add whatever commercial fertilizer the vines may lack, as 
indicated in the chapter on feeding plants. For the first season the 
canes may be tied to stakes or allowed to run on the ground; after 
that they should be trained on trellises. 
Prices for Strong, Selected, 2-year Vines— 

Bone pig Daf oye ety ao For prices of Grape-vines, 
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1 to 4 vines.are sold at the each rate; 5 to 49 at the 10 rate; 50 to 299 at 
the 100 rate; 300 to 599 at the 500 rate. 
We recommend shipping small lots of Grape-vines by Parcel Post. Should 
you desire us to ship your vines by Parcel Post, add 4 cents per plant when 
remitting. 
Ripens in early August. Fruit dark purple, almost 
Concord. black, Bunches of big berries, juicy, sweet, and 
delicious. Because of its extremely high merit, Concord has become 
the most popular grape in the country, and, taking the entire grape 
territory as a whole, more Concords are now in bearing than any 
other variety, nor does any other variety seem to succeed over such 
a wide range of territory in so many different soils. The vines are 
extremely strong growers and have sufficient vitality to overcome 
most of the troubles to which grape-vines are subject. The fruit 
matures early, ships well, and sells well. 
’ Ripens a little before the Concord. Very 
Moore’s Early. deep black, unusually large, and of extra- 
fine quality. The bunches are medium size, but are held together 
firmly. They stand handling and shipping unusually well and have 
an established reputation on all markets. Moore's Early is one of 
the most profitable varieties, makes a fine showing when planted 
properly, and can be put on the market in advance of most other 
sorts. The vines are healthy, hardy, thriving in almost any soil or 
climate where grapes will grow at all. 
DELAWARE. Ripens a little later than Concord. Berries are deep 
red and carried in small, compact bunches; the skin is thin, but 
quite firm. The flesh is sweet and of the best quality. 
NIAGARA. Ripens in late August. Leading white market variety. 
Bunches of berries large; color greenish white, changing to pale 
yellow when fully ripe. Bunches and berries large; excellent quality. 

