HARRISONS NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD. 



GRAPES. 



The history of the grape is almost as old as that of man. Vineyards were extensively planted before 

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

 ciated fruits. In its flavor it is hardly surpassed by any other fruit in delicacy and richness, and few or none 

 ■are more beautiful in the dessert. Any person having a lot of ground ever so small, either in country or city. 

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

 building or over a garden feuce, but the best and cheapest way to grow them, either in small or large quantities 

 Is on the w ire trellis. 



The soil should be naturally dry, or artificially drained. Grapes will not thrive on low wet soils, but stac- 

 ceed best on high dry ground, having a free circulation of air which helps guard against diseases of the vines, 

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

 favorable climates, even on low land, when the soil is dry. In northern latitudes, away from large bodies o£ 

 ifresh water, an eastern or southern exposure is preferable. Near a large river or lake, an exposure facing the 

 water is most desirable. 



TWO-YEAR VINES 



McPIke — This grand new variety was originated 

 in Southern Illinois. Was awarded Wilder Silver 

 Medal by the American Promological Society, has 

 taken first premium at Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and 

 Missouri State fairs. 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. Mr. McPike has sent the grapes to a1 1 parts 

 of the country and the comments are most favorable 

 upon its wonderful size, flavor, hardiness and beauty. 

 Price 50c. each. 



BLACK VARIETIES. 



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

 growth, thick, heavy, perfectly healthy foliage, very 

 early ripening and abundant bearing of large and 

 handsome clusters of excellent quality, combined with 

 the most remarkable keeping and shipping qualities, 

 form a combination not equalled by any other grape. 

 Its period of full maturity is from the middle to the last 

 of August, according to the season, ripening with 

 Moore's Early, but unlike that variety, it has kept 

 sound and perfect, both on and off the vine for weeks 

 after Moore's Early wasdecayedand gone. In dessert 

 quality it is unrivalled by any of our present list of 

 first early ma^Ket grapes. 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. 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.u0 

 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 earlmess. 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, covered with a rich bloom, skin tender, 

 but sufficiently firm to carry well to distant markets; 

 flesh juicy ?nd sweet, pulp tender; vine a strong 

 grower, very haidy 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 per 100. 



Catawba — So well and favorably known as to need 

 but little notice here. One of our best grapes, succeed- 

 ing well in the Valley and the Piedmont regions of 

 Virginia; bunch and berry large; darkred when ripe j 

 flesh very juicy and rich, productive and valuable. 

 September, 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $4,0G per 100. 



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. Viue hardy, productive, a moderate grower; 

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

 dozen: $4.00 per 100. 



Brighton — Red. Bunch medium to large, long, 

 compact, shouldered; berries medium; skin thin, 

 flesh tender, sweet, with scarcely any pulp; quality 

 best. Vine a vigorous grower, healthy, hardy and pro- 

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



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

 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 

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

 August, 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $35. 0C> 

 per 1000. 



Diamond— The leading early white grape ripening 

 before Moore's Early. White, with rich yellow tinge, 

 juicy, few seeds, almostf ree from pulp, excellent qual- 

 ity, above medium size, adheres firmly to stem. Vine 

 like Concord in growth, hardiness and foliage. Fine 

 variety for both market and home gardening. 10c 

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



Martha— This is one cf the most reliable white 

 grapes yet known; bunch medium, compact, shoul- 

 dered; berry whiteorgreenish.turningto pale yellow 

 when fully ripe; skin thin; very sweet and juicy ; a 

 seedling of the Concord and will take the same rank 

 amongst the white grapes that its parent does among 

 the black; ripens a little earlier than Concord. 10c 

 each; 60c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100. 



Lady — Wnite. Bunch medium, compact; berries 

 .arge; skin thin; vine only a moderate grower, but 

 perfectly healthy and hardy, with Concord foliage; 

 moderately productive, good, though not of best qual- 

 ity. Ripens very early; should be planted on rich 

 land and given high culture. 10c each; 75c per dozen; 

 $4.00 per 100. 



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. 



