THE VINEYARD. 
Of all the fruit that grows there is none more 
beautiful and tempting than the grape, with its 
great rich clusters hidden away in the cool shade 
of its dense foliage. They are so easy to grow and 
afford so much pleasure for the labor expended, 
that a business man, mechanic or Farmer who should 
deny his family or the hired help an abundance of 
this luscious fruit conies close to the border of cruel- 
ty. A few vines, a very little care, and the enjoy- 
ment is yours. 
VARIETIES OF GRAPES. 
There are too many varieties that are not es- 
pecially valuable. We describe a few of the those 
•we regard as the cream of the list : 
BLACK GRAPES. 
See price list on page 30. 
Concord, 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 variety 
and too well known to need description, but in 
many localities is giving way to the Worden. 
Wordcn, I believe, is the richest and sweetest 
black grape grown in this country. Perfectly hardy, 
fully as productive as Concord, larger berry and 
cluster, and a week or ten days earlier. They are 
gone before Concord arrives. 
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 productive. It is generally all gone before 
Worden comes on. Must have very heavy, strong, 
rich soil. 
Talman (or Champion) 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. 
The Early Ohio. The earliest good black grape 
known. It ripens fully ten daj's or two weeks be- 
fore Moore's Early. Bunch large, compact and 
shouldered, berry medium size and covered with a 
rich bloom. Wherever tested has proven entirely 
hardv. Berries adhere firmly to the stem. 
Wilder ( Rogers' No. 4 )• Bunch and berry large, 
early, hardy, healthy, and productive; good keep- 
er, profitable, and of excellent quality. 
The Hosford. This grape was discovered in a 
vineyard of Concords. It has all the hardiness, 
productiveness and vigor of that sterling old va- 
riety. 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. 
RED GRAPES. 
Delaware. Considered by many as the standard 
of excellence in grapes, requires strong soil and 
good culture. 
Agawam. One of the longest keepers and best 
familv grapes «rown. Can be kept until March. 
Jefferson. One of the best red grapes, a good 
grower, hardy and productive. Ripens with the 
Concord. 
Lindley (Rogers' No. 9). Desirable for extensive 
planting. Strong grower, healthy and hardy. 
Should be in every garden. 
Meyer. Resembles Delaware in appearance, but 
is more vigorous and healthy, hardy and pro- 
ductive. 
Poughkeepsie Red. Much larger in bunch and 
berry than Delaware, but resembles it in color and 
taste; very early. 
Salem ( Rogers' No. 22). Bunch and be ry very 
large. Healthy, hardy and vigorous. A good 
keeper and fine table berry. 
Brighton. Dark red; one of the most desirable 
of the new grapes; clusters very uniform and 
beautiful; quality fine. 
Wyoming Red. One of the most hardy and 
beautiful very early red grapes grown. Skin rather 
tough, keeps well, fine flavor, vine very vigorous 
and hardy. 
WHITE GRAPES. 
Moore's Diamond. Bunch and berry very large; 
strong grower, hardy wherever grown, and becom- 
ing more popular every year. It has come to stay 
and will be largely planted and sought for in the 
market. 
Niagara. Quality about like Concord; bunch and 
berry very large; vigorous, healthy and hardy. 
In selecting varieties of grapes, as well as other 
fruits, have them begin with the earliest and extend 
to the latest, so the table or market may be sup- 
plied every day throughout the entire season. 
Always have an abundance of some one variety. 
ASPARAGUS. 
This is the greatest 
money making crop, la- 
bor considered, on the 
farm and will give a fami- 
ly more pleasure than 
anything else that can be 
placed in the garden. It 
sells at sight and people 
are just learning how de- 
licious it is. Many prefer 
it to preen peas. We have 
a half acre from which 
we generally cut about 
two hundred dollars worth 
of "grass" each spring. 
We cut it every warm day 
from the last of April 'till 
the middle or last of June. 
It grows from "crowns" and as soon as one 
shoot is cut another starts in its place so the growth 
is continuous. I have seen shoots as large as your 
thumb grow an inch per hour and we are often 
obliged to cut twice in a single day. 
No Family can eat as much as will grow from 
fifty or a hundred plants, and the bed will last 
more than one hundred years without renewal. 
The plants are so cheap and trouble so little, 
every farmer should have a bed started at once. 
When the good wife is so bothered in April and 
May for "sass" she can step into the garden in a 
moment and gather a supply that in addition to a 
few other "fixings" will make a royal meal that 
will be greatly appreciated. 
Select a site if possible sloping to the south and 
make it as rich as possible. Set rows three and a 
half feet apart and plants two feet apart in the row. 
jPlow a furrow and .set plants not less than six 
inches deep. Make no cuttings the first year. As 
quick as ground is dry enough in spring cultivate 
over the entire surface, taking care not to go deep 
enough to disturb the roots. 
For family garden set a row along the fence or 
in a corner with plants about two feet apart. 
Conover Colossal. More generally planted than 
any other. The old standard sort. 
Barr's Mammoth. Very large on good soil. *■ 
Palmetto. Starts very early and largely used?!* 
the south for shipping north. 
Columbian Mammoth White. Shoots clear- white 
and very large. Commands an extra price in all 
markets. 
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