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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[DECE>rBER. 
(Business notices — $1 25 per agate line of space.) 
GJ-rape Vines of all the Hardy "Varieties, Old. and IVew, tliat ai'e 
noAV in g-eneral cnltivation. 
Chief above fhcni all in EVERY OIPORTAJVT PARTICrLAR, as well as in 
general excellence, is the 
I O N A . 
And earliest of all good Grapes, and only second if not equal in value to the lona, is the 
I S K A E L L A . 
THESE TWO SEEDLINGS were produced i 
through a preparalor}' process best calculated 
to develope the excellence of frtjit, and at 
the same thiie secure the strongest and most 
HEALTHFUT., CONSTITUTION OF STOCK. 
THE RESULT has been a high degree of 
improvement of all the good qualities of our 
natives in the ISRAELLA, with a great increase 
of hard}' enduring character of vine, and ex- 
treme earlincss. 
m THE CASE OF THE lONA, the 
CHANGE OF CHARACTER IS SO R.VDICAL AS MORE 
NEARLY TO RESEMBLE THE ORIGINATION OP A 
DISTINCTLT NEW SPECIES. 
It is not a cross in which something is yield- 
ed on one side to take some excellence on the 
other, Ijut all of the excellences of both sides 
in their highest degree, are here native, constitu- 
ting au ORiaiNAIi THOKOrGHBRED, with 
full original native strength of constitution. 
In constancy of production and perfect ripen- 
ing of its fruit, it is unequalled among our 
most liardy natives, while in refinement and ex- 
cellence of flavor it equals the best foreign kinds 
and surpasses them all in auimating and exhilar- 
ating spirit. It ripens very early — before Con- 
cord, and has proved by extensive trial to be 
more hardy. 
It is the only American grape that has suffi- 
cient uniform richness and tenderness of ticsh, 
with vinous spirit, to make the best of raisins 
like those from the Muscat of Alexandria. 
The testimonials in regard to it from actual 
trial, are uniformly of the same import from 
the North and South, and from the Atlantic 
coast, to far beyond the j\Iississippi, West. 
Thomas ^Meedan, (Editor of Gardener's 
llontldy, Philadelphia,) who has alwaj-s enter- 
tained a strong predilection for the foreign 
kinds, says: "To say that the lona grapes 
were delicious is only to express the flavor of 
these beautiful berries. We have a weakness 
for the flavor of the foreign grape, but should 
hesitate now whether to prefer a Muscat of 
AlexandriiV, or this. * * * There need he 
but one opii^ion about this being the best grape 
ever known here." In a letter he says, " both 
in exquisite beauty, and in fine, rich, spirited 
flavor, the lona stands peerless; above all other 
grapes." (Signed) Thomas Meehaw. 
"The best American grape yet introduced. 
* * * The great beauty of the lona is not 
equalled by any native variety, and perhaps not 
surpassed by any foreign one." 
American AGRiCTiLTrRiST. 
"The best of the whole list. The best grape 
in America." Solon Robinson. 
" There is great surprise at finding the lona so 
good. * * Of the lona I hear nothing hvt praise, 
* * every time I taste it the better I like it." 
Mr. Meeker, in N. Y. Tribune, from Chicago. 
" The Committee beg leave to report that they 
found the lona a most luscious grape, * * 
and have no hesitation in placing it at the 
head of all native kinds, even above the Dela- 
ware." "In this judgement all the members of 
the Society, as well as of the Committee, une- 
quivocally concurred." 
Hrj J VIt} iJ J ^' inc tV, l Af' U ' iS , \M0.,) JitTrwrTrfffm-t** 
Society. — Jlr. J. H. Tice, Chairman. 
The Indiana Horticultural Society, at the 
Fair, unanimously awarded the premium for 
the best variety of native grapes to the lona. 
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society, awarded 
the First Premium to the lONA. Pennsyl- 
vania State Fair awarded First Phemtum to 
the lONA. At the great exhibition at Sandus- 
ky, where it came in competition with all of 
the best grapes grown at Kelly's Island, and the 
whole south shore of Lake Erie, which is the 
paradise of the Catawba, First Premium to 
lONA, for " twelve bunches best variety, ?!/«?- 
ity to rule." A friend writes here, •' the testing 
was done by thousands and the lona carried 
ALL OF THE PEOPLE AS WELL AS COMMITTKES 
WITH IT." At New-Eugland Fair, Diploma as 
best native grape. At Michigan, Iowa, and at 
all of the other States and County Fairs, where 
entered for competition, (with one exception,) it 
received the highest testimonials of excellence. 
In Sept., 1864, it received the award of the 
Greeley Prize of One Hundred Dollars. 
On page S5o of Agriculturist see extract from Report 
of Committee, consisting of Messrs. Petes B. Mead, 
R. G. Pardee, and Francis Brii-l. The best and most 
important ever made on grapes. 
The EARLINESS, llARDISESS, ASD PRODUCTIVENESS OF 
THE loNA.— For several years as the vines gain in matur- 
ily, Ihe period of ripening advances nearly a v\eel( yearly. 
Extract from Mr. Charles Downing. "The past two 
seasons the lona being the lirst seasons of fruiiing with 
me. ripened a little later than tlie Delaware, but this sea- 
son a week earlier. * • The Israella ripened as early as 
the Hartford Prolific, or before it, beginning to color 
about one week earlier. Both lona and Israella have 
so far proved hardy and vigorous, and their foliage 
has been much less injured by milJew llian that of DEL- 
AWARE, CONCORD, AND MOST other kinds.-' 
Prom Mr. Marie, a mnst inielligeiit cultivator of for- 
eign and native grapes. " Catavvbas entirely gone with 
rot, Concord much injured in the fruit— not nearly half a 
cjop. The lona has gone through this most trying sea- 
son triumphantly. I shall plant nolhing but lona." 
From A. Thomson. Delawaic, Ohio: 
" The Israella is the best and liandsomesl black grape 
I ever saw and tasted, but the lona especially carries all 
before it, both for beauty and excellence of flavor.'' 
From Rev I. B. Dritton, Chilicothe, Ohio, Aug. SOth : 
"I have now on its second year the lona, bearing a 
few splendid bunches fully ripe. The Israella has also 
borne fruit fully ripe the 10th of August. The vines have 
made a wonderful growth, and give the strongest proof of 
strength and hardiness. I am forming a large club of both 
lona and Israella." 
From Mr. Isaac Leonard, Burlington, Iowa; 
*' The vines received from you have done well ; not 
one has failed. My brother has carried out your direc- 
tions in the manual to the letter, and made a.grand sue 
cess. The lona and Israella indicate great hardiness." 
From Rev. W, 11. Paddock, Delaware City. 
Di'. C. W. Grant, Dear Sir: — "Your lona grape, 
w_cr. .^...., . _^ „ _t^ A]e,;,ndria, but the lona 
has more of the spirit of wine, * * I ha\e determined to 
do all that I can in the beneficent work of disseminating 
the lona in the States of Delaware and Maryland, not 
only for the abundant supply of grapes for the table, 
but for GOOD WINE. I hope also to have all of my seven 
sons become practical vineyardists." 
(Signed) W. H. Paddock. 
AH who observe truly the signs of the times, 
as Mr. Paddock has done, will see that the 
lONA and Israella will displace all other kinds 
as soon as the plants can be produced to do it. 
GRAPE CULTURE, with the lONA lead- 
ing, presents a new aspect. See adv. page 355. 
For tlie pteliminary sludy of the giape. to aid tliose in 
choosing, who desue to plant one vine or many. I have 
piepartd a pamphlet enliiled •' Our Native Grapes." con- 
taining afso tlie " Present and Futuie of vine culture in 
America, with a full account of the oripin, qiialitips. and 
characteristics of the Zona and Israella." Sent for a 
two-cent stamp. It has fine engravings of the lona and 
Israella vines in beailng. 
For tlie ttiorfiugh study of the subject I have prepared 
th» "Manual of the Vine," which is<lrawn from long 
and extensive experfencc in giape culture. It is illus- 
trated with abotit One Hundred and Fifty ensravirigs, 
chiefly drawn fioin life, tor the work. I commend it as 
the niost thorough and complete treatise on ihe vine in 
the Enelish lanpua-je. The Illnslrated and Descriptive 
Calalogues are no lons-'er published separately, but both 
are included in the Manual. 
Having the original vines, and abundance of mature 
wood from e^tablisheil vines to propagate fiom. such as 
no one else can command, besides extensively prepared 
grounds and other unequalled facilities for the produc- 
tion of the best plants, I am able to ofler betierand 
cheaper vines than any other establishment can ftirnish. 
Also very cheaii vines' for nurservmen and propagators. 
I have also veiv finelv roote.l plants grown fiom green 
cuttings, at veiv low iates. These aic suited for special 
purposes, but iiot for general plaiiiinE. .Vi/ vives are 
chiefly grown in VERY BROAD BORDERS, but some 
in large pots for extra price. 
Club propositions sent with the pamphlet without 
charge. These ofl'er most liberal and advantaeeous 
terms to all purchasers, whether by ilozens. to be sent 
sineiybymall to as many dWeient offices, or by thous- 
ands. Samples of vines sent on application, and engrav- 
ings aU'l other fiicilitics affiirded to llmse who desire to 
form clubs. The safe reception nf the vines is in all 
cases guaranteed. C. W. GR.\NT 
lona, (near Peekskill) Westchester Co.. N. Y. 
