The Golambiao Grape. 
I N introducing this line new seedling to the general public, 
an appropriate name was an almost absolute necessity ; 
but as the good qualities of a really good grape can 
never be summed up in one word, the originator has chosen 
to call it by the name of its natal year to the public, “Colum- 
bian.” A brief description and origin of the “Columbian” 
shows the following points : 
It is a native grape, originating in Ohio some eight years 
ago, and first offered to the public in 1893. It is the largest 
grape ever placed on the market, single berries measuring 
inches in diameter, very hardy, clusters compact, and fruit 
perfect in appearance ; color similar to Catawba, but darker; 
fine table grape, splendid for preserving, excels all others for 
rivaling the quince in flavor and color, and surpassing 
the Ives and Catawba for wine ; very productive, and free 
from mildew; splendid shipper, and grows to perfection 
North as well as South ; ripens between Concord and Catawba. 
We visited the State Fairs, last season, of Ohio, Indiana, 
Illinois, Missouri, and Michigan, and the grape was the 
admiration and wonder of all who saw it. The interest taken 
and orders given for vines was far beynd our expectations. 
A few of the many testimonials received can give you some 
idea of how it is appreciated by the lovers of the beautiful. 
As early as last fall we found some persons offering vines, 
claiming them to be just as good as the Columbian. But 
there is onl}^ one Columbian, and in order to protect the 
public and ourselves, we have our seal, with name attached, 
to every vine. None genuine without the seal. 
