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GRAPES 



TWO=YEAR 

 VINES . . .. 



Tlie Mstory of the grape is almost as old as that of mane. Vineyards were extensively planted tef©wr 

 orchards or collectioa of other fruit trees were at all common, and to-day it is one of the most highly apjjite- 

 eiated fruits. In its flavor it is hardly surpassed by any other fruit in delicacy and richness, and few c>ir aosKS 

 are more beautiful in the dessert. Any person having a lot of ground ever so small, either m cotantry or dlty, 

 can find room for from one-half to one dozen or more grape vines. They can be trained tip the side of aay 

 building or over a garden fence, but the best and cheapest way to grow them, either in small or large qiuiaBtcitie* 

 Js on the wire trellis. 



The soil should be aaturalb'- dry, or artificially drained. Grapes will not thrive on low wet soils, btat enm^- 

 eeed best on high dry ground, having a free circulation of air which helps guard against diseases of the ■^imts, 

 mildew, rot, etc., with enough slope to carry off the surplus water; good success, however, may be obtalmed ia 

 favorable climates, even on low land, when the soil is dry» In northern latitudes, awa3'' froaa large bodies ©I 

 fresh water, an eastern or southern exposure is preferable,. Near a large river or lake, an ©xposwre faciias tha 

 water is most desirable. 



BLACK VARIETIES. 



McPIKE— This grand new variety was originated 

 in Southern Illinois. The McPike is a seedling of the 

 Wordon and partakes of all the good qualities of the 

 Concord and Wordon to a marked degree. Perfectly 

 hardy with a leaf unprecedented, it is earlier than the 

 Concord, bunches large, even and compact, berries 

 even in size, covered with a beautiful bloom, blue- 

 black in color, ripens uniformly and has generally 

 the appearance of the Wordon. The berries are of 

 mammoth size, being three inches in circumference 

 and of a superb quality; by far the best grape grown. 

 One berry measured 3 3-5 inches. The grape is almost 

 perfection. Price 50c. each. 



Campbell's Early— It is strong, hardy, vigorous 

 growth, thick, heavy, perfectly healthy foliage. It is, 

 both as to cluster and berry, of large size, of a glossy 

 black color, with a beautiful blue bloom, pulp sweet 

 and juicy, free from foxiness, seeds small, few in 

 number and part readily from the pulp; good keeper. 

 Middle August. Price 25c. each. 



Moore's Early— A large, black grape of the Con- 

 cord type, the entire crop ripening before the Concord, 

 bunch medium, berries large with blue bloom, flesh 

 pulpy, of medium quality, vine hardy, moderately 

 productive, better as it attains age. Planted exten- 

 sively as a market sort. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $3.00 

 per 100. 



Champion or Tallman— Vine a strong, vigorous 

 grower, healthy, hardy and productive; bunch large; 

 berries large, black, quality poor, but profitable as a 

 market grape because of its extreme earhness. 10c, 

 each ; 50c. per dozen ; $3.00 per 100. 



Concord — Early, most popular grape in the market 

 and deservedly so; bunch large; shouldered, compact, 

 berries large, cjvered with a rich bloom, skin tender, 

 but sufl&cientl/ firm to carry well to distant markets; 

 flesh juicy end sweet, pulp tender; vine a strong 

 grower, very hatdy healthy and productive. 10c. each; 

 75c. per dozen ; $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. 



RED VARIETIES. 



Wyoming — Vine very hardy, healthy and robust, 

 with thick, leathery foliage, color of berry similar to 

 Delaware, but brighter, being one of the most beauti- 

 ful of the amber or red grapes, and in size nearly 

 double that of the Delaware; flesh tender, juicy, sweet, 

 with a strong native aroma. Ripens before Delaware. 

 The early red market variety. 10c. each; 75c. per 

 dozen; $4.00 perl 00. 



Delaware — Red. Bunch small, compact, sometimes 

 shouldered; berries small; skin thin, but firm; flesh 

 juicy, very sweet and refreshing, of best quality for 

 both table and wine; ripens with Concord or a little 

 before. Vine hardy, productive, a moderate grower; 

 requires rich soil and good culture. 10c. each; 75c per 

 dozen; $4.00 per 100. 



Agawam — (Rogers' Hybrid No. 15). Red or maroon 

 color. Bunch usually loose, shouldered, berries large ; 

 skin thick; flesh pulpy, meaty , juicy , of a rich, peculiar 

 aromatic flavor; ripens about with Concord; a good 

 keeper. Vine a strong, rank grower, hardy and pro- 

 ductive; should be pruned, leaving long canes. 10c. 

 each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 



WHITE VARIETIES. 



Niagara — Occupies the same position among the 

 white varieties as Concord among the black, the lead- 

 ing profitable market sort. Bunch and berry large, 

 greenish white, changing to a pale yellow, when fully 



McPIKE. 



ripe, skin thin, but tough; quality much like Concord. 

 August. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 

 per 1000. 



Pocklington— Pale green, usually with tinge of 

 golden yellow where exposed to the sun ; bunch large, 

 very compact; berries very large, covered with a 

 beautiful white bloom; flesh juicy, sweet, with con- 

 siderable pulp. Foliage large, leathery, healthy. A 

 seedling of Concord, ripening soon after it and con- 

 sidered its equal in quality. Vine a moderately good 

 grower. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 



