Harrisons' Nurseries, Berlin, Md., U. S. A. 

 GRAPES 



(Concord and Moore's Early 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 hillsides, and on rich bottom lands. They will 

 grow in all parts of the world, north and south, on high- 

 lands and on lowlands, and seem to thrive nearly as well 

 in one place as in another. As with most fruits, drain- 

 age is essential, and rarely will grape-vines thrive and 

 produce where water stands for any length of time. 



Newly planted vines should be mulched heavily with 

 strawy manure for a space of about 2 feet around the 

 roots. Add whatever commercial fertilizer the vines may 

 lack. 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. 



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