New Hardy Grapes 
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REID'S NURSERIES, tJRLAND, OHIO 
HARDY GRAPES. 
Culture* — It would be rather an undertaking to describe the full method of Grape-culture, as it is very 
extensive, but we will give it brief mention. The soil should be prepared as for other small fruits; make the rows 
8 feet apart and plant G feet in the row, or if ground is very rich, make it 8 feet. The holes should be about 1 foot 
square, so as to allow plenty of room for the roots; put some good soil in the bottom, or wet corncobs if at hand, 
and use a little ground bone. When the vines arrive from the nursery, cut both the roots and the top; two eyes 
are sufficient, and on 2-year-olds, from four to five eyes. After you have trimmed the roots and spread them out 
in the hole, the vine should be set at one side, and the soil well firmed with the feet. Set a small stake by the side 
so as to mark the vine. The second or third year they should be staked and wired; two or three wires should be 
used. Keep the old wood as near the ground as possible, for the nearer it is the sweeter the fruit will be. Keep 
the vine open, so that the air can pass through, to prevent rot and mildew. 
Note. — Price for Grapes given in table on page 40. For large lots, write us for special prices. 
NEW VARIETIES. 
Me PIKE. This grand new variety was originated 
in southern Illinois. Was awarded Wilder Silver 
Medal by the American Pomological Society; has taken 
first premium at Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri 
state fairs. The present character of the Concord is 
shown in its seedling, "Worden,” with its extra hardi- 
ness, good leaf, increased qualities of beautiful blue- 
black fruit and bloom upon the berry. McPike is a 
seedling of Worden and partakes of all good qualities of 
these two grapes to a marked degree. Perfectly hardy, 
with a leaf unprecedented ; earlier than Concord; 
bunches large, even and compact; berries even in size, 
covered with a beautiful bloom, blue-black in color; 
ripens uniformly, and has generally the appearance of 
Worden. The berries are of mammoth size, being 
three inches in circumference and of superb 
quality — by far the best Grape grown. One berry 
measured 3 % inches. The grape is almost perfection. 
Mr. McPike has sent the grapes to all parts of the 
country, and the comments are most favorable upon its 
wonderful size, flavor, hardiness and beauty. 1 yr. 
$1 ; 2 yr. $1.50. 
EARLY OHIO. This is an early black Grape; it 
ripens 10 days before Moore’s Early ; not quite so large, 
but bunches are much larger, and packed very closely. 
Berries are jet black, with heavy bloom. 
VICTORIA. This is one of the best white Grapes 
ever introduced. A seedling of the Concord, it takes 
after its parent for being hardy and productive. Vine 
a very strong grower, with large clusters, which are 
exceedingly handsome, showy and luscious. We 
bespeak for Victoria much wider planting than it has 
yet known. 
COLERAIN. Experience does not make us change 
our opinion of this Grape, but space will not allow but a 
short notice. So far the verdict is "none better.” Color 
green, with delicate white bloom; flesh very juicy and 
remarkably sweet, fairly vinous, one small seed to the 
berry as a rule. Ripens with or a little before Moore’s 
Early, and hangs on the vine until frost without drop- 
ping berries from the bunch. Wherever tested it has 
proved free from rot and mildew; a vigorous grower, 
and perfectly hardy. 
GREEN MOUNTAIN. We quote from the intro- McPike Grape, 
ducer: "We do not believe there is an early Grape supe- 
rior to it in quality that bears younger, is more productive, or that is more desirable for an early Grape than this one. 
It has not failed to produce or ripen a crop in the three years we have tested it. The vine grows as strong as the 
Concord, and will flourish in any soil where the Concord grows. It is especially well adapted to be grown in 
northern localities, where many valuable varieties fail.” 
EATON. A seedling of Concord, but claimed to be of more vigorous growth, quite as productive, with larger 
and better fruit. "Bunch very large, compact. Berries very large, round, black, covered with a thick blue bloom. 
The stem pulls out white, like the Concord. Strongly resembles Moore’s Early. Very juicy, with some, though 
tender, pulp.” Early. 
DIAMOND. In vigor of growth, texture, foliage and hardiness of vine, it partakes of the nature of its 
parent, Concord, while in quality the fruit is equal to many of the best tender sorts, and ripens two or three weeks 
earlier than Concord. The color is a delicate greenish white, with a rich yellow tinge when fully ripe; very few 
seeds, juicy, and almost entirely free from pulp, which makes it almost transparent. Berry size of Concord; 
adheres firmly. 
Every one of the Seven Hardy Crapes described above has proved a moneymaker in some sections; 
some of them in most all sections. 
