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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[September, 
GRAPE VINES. 
WTiat is tne best metliod of Propagation to 
prmlucc the Best and Cheapest Vines 1 
Is the nse of Pots beneficial or Detrimental J 
It may be stated lii general terms, that those are the best 
Vines which liave niaintnined the most complete degree of 
health duiiii? the time of growing:, and at the end of the 
teason are be^t supplied with fibrous roots, radiating from a 
CL'uter, ramifying so as to occupy the ground fully la all 
Uiveclions. 
Those which have few and long roots are less valuable, 
When pots are properly used, they tend greatly to increase 
the good qualities of the plants, but their use in this man- 
ner is attended with greatly increased expense. 
To grow from six to ten vines in one small pot, Is an abuse 
of them, but wlicn it is found from years of trial, that only 
very poor plants can be produced in this waj', it is not wise 
to "abandon the use of them altogether," but rather to use 
them in a manner calculated to produce the best plants. 
In justice to my customers. I find it necessary to use them 
by the Hundred-Thousand, and by their use have been able 
the past eight years to produce Viues, which, for their early 
bearing, hardy vigor, and constant productiveness, hive not 
been equalled. 
For confirmation of this, I can point to Hundreds-of-Thon- 
Bands of Vines disseminated during the past eight years, 
thronghout the whole, viue-growing region of the country. 
VINES GROWN IN BORDERS. 
I have Vines of all the varieties on my list grown in open 
ground in well-prepared borders. Including many thousands 
of the most valuable kinds. lona, Israella, Dela- 
■*vnre, Allens's Hybrid, and Diana. 
1 have better plants of tliese kinds (that have been pro- 
duced at much greater cost), grown in large pots. 
And also many thousands of most f xcellent Vines, especi- 
ally of lona, Israella. and Allen's Hybrid, grown by succes- 
sive clianges from small to larger pots, and when of proper 
size, transplanted into well-prepared borders, in which last 
position "without check'* they are making a fine season's 
growth ; tlms securing in one season the advantages of 
Vines two years old. without any of the disadvantages of 
those under ordinary circumstances of that age. which suf- 
fer a severe check by removal unless prepared by transplant- 
ing at one year old. 
In one word, those are the best Vines which have acquired 
the best habit for being subjected to training, and at the 
same lime have acquired the best constitution witli the great- 
est quantity of food stored near their center for the begin- 
ning of the next season, with the best supply of fibrous 
roots near the center ready to take nourishment from the 
Boil at the opening of spring. 
It is impossible to state fully the characteristics of the dif- 
ferent kinds of plants in an adveriise'iient. but these are 
clearly set forth in tlie "24-page Pamphlet." which is sent 
for a two-cent stamp, and more fully in the Descriptive Cat- 
Blogue with manj' engravings, wliich is sent for ten cents. 
N. B.— I would in\ite particular attention to the proposi- 
tions for the formation of Clubs, which have advantages in 
price and other Important considerations. The terms are 
very liberal. 
Those with Price Lists will be sent for a two-cent stamp. 
Descriptive Cntalogue, sent for 10 cents. 
Illustrated Catalogue — ..'43 cents.. 
Manual of the Vine, (consisting of Descrip- 
tive and Illustrated, bound together in paper) 50 cents. 
Tabic of Contents of Descriptive Catalogne. 
THIRD EDITIOy. 
PAGE. 
To Correspondents, stating the advantages and ira- 
poriance ot the new klnd^— An account of the lona 
stock the present season— Proposal to sell to clubs 
at wholesale prices, by wliich plan purcliasers will 
obtain vines at very little advance on actual cost of 
production, and always receive good phinrs in per- 
fect condition— lOxtent of the lona establishment- 
Method of producing best Vines 2 
Classiflcation of our hardy Vines cultivated, in six 
groups and four sub-groups, for the convenience of 
cultivators — 3 
A full and accurate account of the characteristics and 
properties which constitute the value and import- 
ance of all that are worthy of attention by cultiva- 
tors 4 
History of the seedlings lona and Israella 8 
Letters from Peter B. Mead, civing impressions and 
characteristics, with a minute analysis of tlie quali- 
ties ot" the lona and Delaware, with llieir co-mci- 
dences and differences, and also his opinion of tlie 
Israella 9 
How to keepgrapesin winter, with engravings showing 
how it may be easily and etticiently done. Some or 
our best kinds may be kept as easily as apples until 
spring, in full vinous life and flavor 10 
The qnalitv of vines a-^ affected by the age of the plants 
and different modes of preparation, and tlie econo- 
my of the different kinds to purchasers, with many 
engravings U 
The value of plants according to the method of propa- 
gation, Rhowing also htrw and what phinls to use 
for clothing the trellis the tlrst year, and obtaining 
an immediate production of fruit ,. 16 
Belection of varieties to plant for table and for family 
use. with the considerations which determine the 
proper choice 17 
Tables of selections for different latitudes for any num- 
ber of plants, from six vines for a verv small yard, 
to hundreds for a fruit-garden for family supply — 18 
Table of selections by Mr. Mead, with the considera- 
tions wliich influence his choice of a selection of 
one bundled IS 
Selections for vinevards for wine, and for table use, for 
latitude ot New York, by Peter B. Mead... 19 
Is C. W. Grant influenced by interest in the recommen- 
dation of kinds? 19 
Extracts from letters 19 
Quality of grapes, and education of taste. By II. G. 
Pardee,. 20 
"The Conditions of Success in Grape Culture." Ex- 
tract from a lecture by Peter B. Mead 20 
The value of plants as affected by age 21 
Importance of transplanting and root-pruning if vines 
are more than one year old 21 
How to avoid check of growth in transplanting 22 
Are vines from single eyes, if well propagated, better 
than from cuttings ? 22 
Are vines made tender by propagation nnder glass?. , . 22 
Training, with many engravings 24 
"Wine, and how to make 26 
Profits of vine culture 27 
Address C. "W. GRANT, lona, 
(near Peekskill,) 'Westchester Co.. N. Y. 
We offer for Fall Sales a splendid lot of 
NATIVE GRAPE VINES, 
consisting largely of the newer sorts. 
lO.lfA— AI>IR03fI>AC— ISRAELr<A-- 
1>EL.AYVARE. 
Also a very fine stock of 
Conrord — Hartford Prolific — Diana— Rebecca, 
"Crevcling— Allen's Hybrid— Rogers' 
Hybrid^Union Village— 
Cuyahoga, &o.. &c. 
Our Vines have been grown with the greatest care from 
J^ayers and Single Eyes, in the open air, and in large 
beds under glass, thus producing an abundance of well-de- 
veloped, branchy roots. Tlie plants are remarkably strong 
and healthy, free from mildew, and can not fail to give the 
Best satisfaction. 
Orders by the single plant, hundred or thousand, will 
receive our most careful attention. 
Descriptive Catalogues and Wholesale List for the Trade 
Bent to any address on receipt of three-cent stamp, 
T. C. MAXWELL & BP.O'S., Geneva, N Y. 
Mace's Grape Vines 
FOR SAIiE. 
Dela^vares from Layers and Ey«8. 
Adirondac^Tona^Israella— Allen's Hybrid^ 
Hartfoi-d Prolific, &c., &c. 
The Vines have all been staked, tied from time to time as 
they required i^ and the ground wholly free from weeds. 
Send for Circular. B. H, MACE. Xewburgh, N. Y. 
Adjoining Chas, Downing, 
Siu^ ^in§; Grape Tines. 
Delan'are, Tona, Israella, Adiroudac, Al- 
len^s Hybrid, Concord, A:c., Sec* 
For the past two years we have been unable to fill any 
orders in the Sprins. but li.ivingthis year enlarged my Green- 
Houses, my stock is much lartie.. and in all respects of bet- 
ter quality tlian we have before offered. 
Vines sold bv me are wan-anted true to name. Prices 
same .IS last vear. Send for Price List, 
As the partnership of J, F, DELIOT& RYDER ipdi^solved, 
all ordci-s should be sent to J. F. DKLIUT, 
Sing Sing. N. T. 
lona, AdirondaCj Israella^ Allen's 
Hybrid, and Delaware, 
By tUe QaaiitiCy. 
"We offer our stock this vear with increased confidence, 
and also offer one half of the stock grown bv J. F. Deliot 
& liydcr. as this tirm dissolves this fall. D. C. &, A. L. Kyder. 
with whom Mr Deliot was formerly assofiated. will continue 
the business. Tlie facilities we posfsess for pi"oducing good 
vines at little cost are unequalled bv any. and we claim for 
our vines a superiority over all otliers. and our prices are 
comparatively low. Send for Catalogue. 
liYDEK & CO., Sing Sing, N. T. 
^00,000 Grape Tiues. 
I do not pretend to have but what I have, and such as I 
have, I offer lor sale at the lowest living: rates, bv the sinsle 
one. luO. or 1,000. consisting of Adiiondac, lona, Israella. 
Allen's Hvbrid, IJogers' Hybrids, fh-eveling. Clinton, Dela- 
ware, Concord, (a few thousand fine layers.) Hartford Pro- 
liOc. Norton's Virginia, and many others. Price list sent free 
on application. Vines sent by mail when so ordered, post- 
age paid. Correspondence solicited. 
Address J. "W, CONE, Vineland, N. J. 
Of all the Leading: and Hardy Varlelles. 
I am prepared to furnish first class vines for Garden and 
A'ineyard culture, of my own propaeaiion. Having had six 
years' experience in two of the best vine-growing establish- 
ments in the countrv, and bavins: trrown onlv a limited num- 
ber, giving my whole attention to them, can furnish superior 
vines. For Price List, Address 
CHAS. H. ZUNDELL, Hempstead, L. I., N. T. 
DELAWARE VINES. 
Parsons & Co., 
Offer for the autumn trade, 
I>elaAvax'e Grrape Amines, 
at the following low prices: 
No. 1. $30 00 ]>er 100.— $2-50 00 per 1000. 
$2,000 per 10,000. 
No. 2. $20 00 per 100,— $150 00 per 1000. 
$1200 per 10,000. 
No, 3. $13 00 per 100.— $100 60 per 1000. 
$7.50 per 10,000. 
These vines are grown from single eyes of well-matured 
wood.— After many years' experience in growing vines, we 
have for three years past discarded the pot culture, because 
it induces a cramped condition of the roots, from which they 
vnxh difficulty recover. 
Our vines are therefore grown in broad borders, where 
having perfect freedom, they make substantial woody roots, 
fu!l of fibre eyes. 
The reports returned to us of the rapid and luxuriant 
growth of those we have furnished in past yeai-s, enables us 
to recommend these with entire confidence. 
For three years our stock has been exhausted in the au- 
tumn and subsequent applicants have been disappointed. 
Those therefore who wish them should order early. 
lOlVA, ISRAEL.L.A, 
and 
ADIROiKDAC, 
No. 1, $2.00 each ; $18.00 per doz. ; $100 per lOO. 
No. 2, $1.50 each ; $13.00 per doz. ; $S0 per 100. 
COIVCORD VIIVES, 
$13 00 per 100 ; $S0 00 per 1000 ; 
S700 per 10,000. 
We also offer fliic plants of 
Creveling, Allen's Hybrid, Ives' Madeira, 
Diana. Hartford Froliiic, Lydia. Rebecca. 
Rogers' Hybrids, and the other popular sorts, all at 
low prices, 
STR.AM'BERRIES, 
Agricnltiirist, Jo per 100. 
Also all the leading sorts. 
ROSES, 
Hybrid Perpetuals, of the best sorts, at $20 per 100; J175 
per 1000. 
These are all Kemontants, upon their own roots, not 
budded or grafted. 
For Catalogues, Address 
PARSOXS A; CO., 
Flusliin^Ti near 1%. Y. 
GRAPE VINES 
By 3Xail. 
All the standard Varieties. 
Great Reduction in Prices. 
1 » 3 6 la 
Delaware 40 W 110 2 00 4 00 
Concord SO 55 80 150 3 00 
Diana S5 6.i 100 ISO 3.50 
Rebecca 60 SO 140 2 75 5 00 
Creveling 60 110 170 S 25 6 00 
Taylor SO 55 SO 150 3 00 
Union Village 60 110 170 3 25 6 00 
Cuvahoga. 60 110 170 323 600 
Hartford Prolific 50 90 140 2 75 5 00 
A few of most other kinds for sale at proportionate prices. 
Send for Catalocue, mailed free. Delaware, Concord, and 
Diana. The best three varieties, one eacli, for 
ONE DOL.L.AR. 
liaised from Single Kves and Lavers. 
Address J. 117 FOSTER, JE., bo\ 6«1, West Newton. 
Westmoreland Co., Pa. 
GM?^AI*E VIjVES. 
Delaware, Diana. Concord, and Hartford Prolific, a large 
stock of choice vines, all propagated from fruit bearing 
vines: Also Adirondac. lona, and Israella. Frlce List seui 
post-paid to all applicants. 
I. H. BABCOCK & CO., Lockport, N. T. 
75,000 Orape Tines. 
The subscriber offers bis large and well-grown stock of 
Grape Vines this fall at greatly reduced prices. Persons 
wishing to plant will find It to th'eir interest to examine Ids 
stock. Send for Price List now ready. 
G. E. MEISSNER, Richmond P. O.. Staten Island, N. Y. 
1,000 lona Grape vines. 1 and 2 years old. strong. 
10,000 Adirondac, Anna. Clara, Delaware, Diana, 
Eebecca, &c. 
10.000 Concord. 
20,000 P^ar Trees, Dwarf and Standard. 
30,000 CliciTy Currants. IJasnberries. and othersmall 
fiults, CHAS. F. EliHARD. Silverbrook Nursery 
Hunter's Point, Long Island, X. Y. 
1 A nnn Isabella GRAtE vines, 2 nnd 
J-W^«^.FWs years, at $15 per 100. Delaware. Concord 
and Hartford Prolific. Strong at $5 per doz. Packing free. 
Address D. CONGER, IVolcott, N, T. 
