INTRODUCTION. 
The grape is one of the most satisfactory fruits to be grown upon 
the home plot of whatever dimensions, and the fruit grower in Penn- 
sylvania will find a vineyard an excellent producer of income. A 
single vine near a house is a horticultural ornament and a source of 
much pleasure when the fruit is ripe. A grape arbor multiplies the 
advantages, and will yield fruit for jellies, jams and the table for a 
family. More to be desired is the small vineyard of 50 to 1U0 vines 
with varieties that ripen early and late, furnishing ripe, fruit from 
the first of August to the first of December, of the several colors and 
flavors of our modern varieties. 
The grape thrives in a variety of soils, so that no farm home and 
few others need to be deprived of this wholesome fruit. The notion 
that only experts can grow grapes is erroneous. Most of the grape 
growers began without experience or knowledge of grape culture 
and have found the work easy and the returns encouraging. This 
bulletin is prepared with a view to the needs and instruction of the 
beginner and amateur in grape culture as well as for the guidance 
of the commercial grower, who may find here some suggestions that 
will be helpful in the midst of the grape troubles that arise. The 
expert needs no assistance and the writer will be pleased to have his 
criticism of this publication. 
There are many sections in Pennsylvania where almost ideal con- 
ditions for the culture of the grape exist and it awaits the decision 
of the owner to plant the vine. Alon^ the Susquehanna River, the 
Allegheny and Mononrrahela rivers, and even smaller streams, profit- 
able vineyards are maintained. When properly managed, 'a vineyard 
is much more profitable than an equal area of any farm crop. 
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