SMALL FRUITS AND HOW TO PROW THEM 
allowed four arms, each extending^ two to 
four feet out on each wire. Then prune 
each lateral back to from one to three buds, 
leaving- in all not more than from twenty to 
forty buds according- to the vigor of the 
vine, and then the grapes should be thinned 
soon after the fruit sets so as not to leave 
more than thirty to forty clusters. The 
clusters will be larger, of better flavor and 
ripen much earlier. A strong, healthy vine 
will always set more fruit than it can ripen 
and the following year will be weaker, so 
that close pruning and thinning one year 
with another is the only way to secure con- 
tinued large crops. If the vines are to be 
used for propagating they should not be 
allowed to bear over one-third the above in 
any year. 
It is a great mistake to train the vine 
so low as to densely shade the ground. It 
invites mildew and rot. They delight in 
sunshine and plenty of dry air. 
Cultivate frequently and nearly up to 
the time the fruit begins to color. 
Every fruit grower should have a knap- 
sack sprayer or barrel spray pump. The 
Eclipse Pumps, manufactured by Morrill 
& Morrill, Benton Harbor, Mich., are en- 
dorsed by many state horticultural societies 
and experiment stations, and are the most 
complete machines made. 
VARIETIES OF GRAPES. 
There are too many varieties that are not 
especially valuable. We describe a few of 
those we regard as the cream of the list: 
BliACK GRAPES. 
It may be said that the introduction of the 
Concord was the beginning of successful 
grape culture in this country. It succeeds 
■wherever a grape can be grown. It is yet 
the leading market varietj' and too well 
known to need description, but in many 
localities is giving way to the Worden. 10c 
each, 7Sc per doz. and $3.50 per 100. 2 j'ear, 
15c each, $1.00 per doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
WorUeii, I believe is the richest and 
sweetest black grape grown in this country. 
Perfectly hardy, fully as productive as Con- 
cord, larger berry and c'uster, and a week 
or ten days earlier. They are gone before 
Concord arrives. 1 year, 10c each, 7Sc per 
doz. and S3. SO per 100. 2 year, ISc each, $1.00 
per doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
Moore's Early is one of the best extra 
early grapes, ripening ' fully two weeks 
ahead of Concord. The berry is very large, 
entirely hardy and on rich soil very produc- 
tive. It is generally all gone before Worden 
comes on. Must have very heavy, strong, 
rich .soil. 1 year, 10c each, 7.Sc per doz. and 
$3.50 per 100. 2 year. ISc each, $1.00 per doz. 
and $5.00 per 100. 
.Talinaii (or Clianipioii) is a prolific and 
profitable extra early market grape; ripens 
about the time of Moore's early. Flesh 
sweet, juicy, and a rank grower. Healthy, 
hardy and vicforous. 1 year, 10c each, 75c 
per doz. and $3..S0 per 100. 2 year, 15c each, 
$1.00 per doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
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Clinton. Bunch medium, shouldered, 
long and narrow. Berries round, medium 
size, covered with thick bloom. Colors 
early, but does not fully ripen until quite 
late. The pulp is a little tough, but has a 
rich, vinous flavor. 10c each, 75c per doz. 
and S3. 50 per 100. 2 year, ISc each, $1.00 per 
doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
Mill.s is a new grape, vigorous and 
healthy; ripens with Concord. Bunch and 
berries very large and quality superior. 1 
year, SOc each and $4.00 per doz. 2 year, 7Sc 
each and $6.00 per doz 
Wilder (Itog-ers' No. 4). Bunch and 
berry, large, early, hardy, healthy, and pro- 
ductive; good keeper, profitable, and of 
excellent quality. 1 year, 15c each, $1.00 
per doz. and $5.00 per 100. 2 year, 20c each, 
$1.50 per doz. and S8.00 per 100. 
The Hosford. This grape was discov- 
ered in a vineyard of Concords. The seed 
had fallen between two branches of a vine 
in such a manner that it was protected from 
the hoe and cultivator and was supposed to 
be a renewal shoot, as Mr. Hosford practiced 
that mode of culture. When it came into 
fruitage it quickly attracted attention, and 
cuttings were made and subsequently the 
vine was taken up and removed, showing- 
conclusively that it was a seedling of the 
Concord. 
It has all the hardiness, productiveness 
and vigor of that sterling old variety. The 
berries and clusters are fully double the size 
of the Concord, single berries often being 
found exceeding an inch and a quarter in 
diameter. It is superior in flavor and 
shipping qualities. The leaves are large ' 
and leathery, and although other grapes in 
the immediate vicinity have suffered much 
from mildew, this has been entirely free 
from it and has never been injured by the 
cold. 1 year, 25c each, $2.50 per doz. and 
$18.00 per 100. 2 year, SOc each, $3.00 per 
doz. and $25.00 per 100. 
RED GRAPES. 
Delawares. Considered by many as the 
standard of excellence in grapes, requires - 
strong soil and good culture. 1 year, ISc 
each, $1.00 per doz. and $4.00 per 100. 2 year, 
20c each, $1.50 per doz. and $6.00 per 100. 
Diana. A little later than Concord, 
bunches medium and compact. Flavor pe- 
culiar, much liked by some and disliked bj' 
others. 1 year, 15c each, $1.50 per doz. and 
$5.00 per 100. 2 year, 20c each, 82.00 per doz. 
and S8.00 per 100. 
Asavvam. One of the longest keepers 
and best family grapes grown. Can be kept 
until March. 1 year, 15c each, $1.00 per doz. 
and $4.00 per 100. 2 year, 20c each, $1.50 per 
doz. and $6.00 per 100. 
.Teflerson. One of the best red grapes, 
a good grower, hardy and productive. 
Ripens with the Concord. 1 year, 20c each, 
$2.00 per doz. and $10.00 per 100. 2 year, 25c 
each, $2.50 per doz. and $15.00 per 100. 
Liindley (Rog-ers' No. J>). Desirable for 
extensive planting. Strong grower, healthy 
and hardy. Should be in every garden. 1 
year, 15c each, SI. 00 per doz. and $4.00 per 
100. 2 year, 20c each, $1.50 per doz. and 
$6.00 per 100. 
