THE CHASE NURSERIES, GENEVA, N. Y. 
of course, strong, healthy shoots; as they grow they are tied up to the second, 
third and fourth wire or slat, and all other superfluous ones removed, as well 
as the young laterals, which will appear on vigorous vines ; but the first fruit- 
bearing shoots are allowed to extend themselves at will until September, when 
they may be pinched of¥ at the end to assist the ripening of the wood. The 
next pruning, which may be done in November or December, if it is desirable 
to lay the vines down and cover them over for the winter ; or in February or 
March if not laid down, consists in cutting back all the young wood of the 
previous year's growth (except such shoots as may be required to extend the 
horizontal arms), to within one or two good buds of the bearing canes on the 
lower wire, giving the vine theappearance of the following cut : 
Each season thereafter the vines are to be treated in the same manner, 
cutting back every year to the lower wire or slat, extending the vine only in 
a horizontal direction, thinning vines in the rows by digging up every other 
plant if necessary, but never growing any grape above the second wire, and 
renewing the bearing canes by new shoots from the stumps when required. 
Gathering and Keeping — Grapes for keeping, to be used in their fresh 
state, should be allowed to remain upon the vines until perfectly matured, but 
not much longer. Pick them when perfectly dry. Let them stand in open bas- 
kets or boxes for about ten days in a cool, dry room, and after sorting out all 
decayed and imperfect berries, pack them in shallow boxes and cover closely. 
Use no paper, but basswood or elm boxes if convenient. Pine and other resi- 
nous woods should not be used as they flavor the fruit disagreeably. After 
packing, keep the boxes where it is both cool and dry. Under careful manage- 
ment some varieties may be kept until spring. 
The letters following descriptions indicate color of fruits, B (black) ; R (red or purplish); 
W (white). 
Aga wain.— (Rogers' No. 15)— One of the best 
of the red varieties; bunch variable in size; 
flesh tender and juicy. A good grower and 
bearer. R. 
Amber Queen.— A new and promising variety, 
which originated in Massachusetts. Bunch and 
berry of medium size; color light amber; flesh 
tender to the center; juicy, sprightly and de- 
licious. Larger than and as early as Delaware. 
W. 
Brighton.— Flesh rich, sweet, and of the best 
quality, equal if not superior to Delaware ; 
ripens early. Productive and vigorous. R. 
Catawba. — Bunches large and loose; berries 
large, of coppery red color, becoming purplish 
when well ripened; vinous, rich; requires the 
most favored soils and situations, good culture 
and warm seasons to mature perfectly in West- ^^^K Brighton 
ern New York. R. 
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