SMALL FRUITS AND HOW TO OROW THEM 
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The Kniffin System of Pkuxing Gkaim-:s 
tinued large crops. If the vines are to be 
used for propag'ating' 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. 
Cnltivate frequently and nearly up to 
the time the fruit begins to color. 
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: 
BLACK GRAPES. 
It may be said that the introduction of the 
Coiieor<l was the beginning of successful 
grape culture in this country. It succeeds 
wherever a grape can be grown. It is yet 
the leading market variety and too well 
known to need description, but in many 
localities is giving way to the Worden. 10c 
each, 75c per doz. and $3.50 per 100. 2 year, 
ISc each, $1.00 per doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
Worrteil, I believe, is the richest and 
sweetest black grape grown in this country. 
Perfectly hardy, fully as productive as Con- 
cord, larger berry and cluster, and a week 
or ten days earlier. They are gone before 
Concord arrives. 1 year, 10c each, 75c per 
doz. and $3.50 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, 75c per doz. and 
$3.50 per 100. 2 year, 15c each, $1.00 per doz. 
and $5.00 per 100. 
Taliiiau (or Cliaiiipioii) 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 vigorous. 1 year, 10c each, 7Sc 
per doz. and $3.. 50 per 100. 2 year, 15c each, 
$1.00 per doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
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 $3.50 per 100. 2 year, 15c each, $1.00 per 
doz. and $5.00 per 100. 
Mills is a new grape, vigorous and 
healthy; ripens with Concord. Bunch and 
berries very large and quality superior. 1 
year, 2Sc each and $4.00 per doz. 2 year, 7Sc 
each and $6.00 per doz. 
Wihler (Kogers 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 $6.00 per 100. 
The Early Ohio. This is the earliest 
black grape known. Ripens ten days to 
two weeks before Moore's Earl)-. Bunch 
large, compact and shouldered; berry 
medium, covered with a heavy bloom. 
Leaves very large, thick, leathery. Foliage 
heavy and perfectly healthy, and fully as 
hardy as Concord. A vigorous grower, very 
productive, and of good quality. Berries 
adhere firmly to the stem. One of the best 
shippers and the only early grape that 
will not shell from the stem. It's the early 
grape that catches the high prices, and 
those who set of this variety will reap a 
harvest. 1 year, SOc each and $4.00 per doz. 
2 year, 60c each and $6.00 per doz. 
The Hosforil. 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 
