THE CHASE NURSERIES, GENEVA, NEW YORK 
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Section of a trellis of Grapes showing practical method of training the vines 
GRAPES 
Grapes are universally considered one of the most healthful of fruits. They can be grown by 
every one who has a garden, a yard, or a wall, for the vines can be trained over an arbor, bound to 
a trellis or fence, or extended until they cover the side of a building. Every home-place, no matter 
how small, should have two or three vines. While the vines have their likes and dislikes as to 
soil, they never insist on them, and will grow almost anywhere. 
As a commercial venture, Grapes oiTer many advantages. They show large returns on the 
investment, as on all markets they meet with a ready sale, and bring good prices. While results 
of the most favorable character may be procured from Grapes when grown under proper con- 
dilions; they are likely to be very disappointing under improper culture or neglect. Satisfactory 
yields in Grape-culture can be secured only by close attention and forethought. Full directions 
for the pruning and culture of Grapes will be 
found in our new book on fruit-growing, "Trans- 
planting and After-care," but a few words may 
not be amiss here. 
In vineyard culture the soil should be dry, and 
if not so naturally should be drained. Almost any 
soil will produce good Grapes unless it be one that 
contains a liberal supply of available nitrogen. 
If the field is in sod, plow into lands of about g 
feet wide, and set the plants in the bottom of tl e 
dead furrow. The plants should stand 8 feet apart 
in the row. Be particular to have the plants set 
in a straight line on account of the trellis, which 
is to be erected latter, as well as for convenience 
in future cultivation. 
Beginning with good, strong vines, such as 
those from the Chase Nurseries, allow them to 
grow the first season without pruning. About the 
first of December cut back the growth, leaving 
three or four buds only. In the spring allow only 
two of these buds to put out shoots; these, in the 
fall, will be about lo feet long, and may be cut 
back to within 4 or 5 feet of the root. The follow- 
ing spring the vine should be fastened to the 
lower part of the trellis, and as growth begins, 
pinch the buds off, so that the shoots will be from 
10 to 12 inches apart. As these grow, train them Concord Grapes 
