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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[Septembee, 
GRAPE VINES. 
VVliat is tUe best metliod of Propagation to 
produce the Best and Cheapest Vines 1 
Is the use of Pots beneficial or Detrimental ? 
It may be stated in general terras, that those are the best 
Vines which liave maintained the most complete degree of 
health during the time of growing, and at the end of the 
season are best supplied with fibrous roots, radiating from a 
center, ramifying so as to occupy the ground fully in all 
directions. 
Those which have few and long roots are less valuable. 
AVhen pots nvGproperly used, theytend 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 when it is found from years of trial, that only 
very poor plants can be produced in this way, 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 Vines, which, for their early 
bearing, hardy vigor, and constant productiveness, have not 
been equalled. 
For conQrination oi this, I can point to Hundreds-of-Tliou- 
sands of Vines disseminated during the past eight years, 
throughout the whole, vine-growing region of the country. 
Table of selections by Mr. Mead, with the considera¬ 
tions which influence his choice of a selection of 
one hundred. 18 
Selections for vineyards for wine, and for table use, for 
latitude of 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 R. 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 under glass?... 22 
Training, with many engravings. 24 
Wine, and howto make. 26 
Profits of vine culture. 27 
Address C, W. GRANT, Iona, 
(near Peekskill,) Westchester Co., N. Y. 
MEW ©IMS. 
We offer for Fall Sales a splendid lot of 
NATIVE GRAPE VINES, 
consisting largely of the newer sorts. 
AS>II£4>NB>AC—ISKAEIiLA- 
1>EL,AWARE. 
DELAWARE AINE^. 
Pa-rsonis & 
Offer for the autumn trade, 
I^elaware G-x*ape Vines, 
at the following low prices: 
No. 1. $30 00 per 100.—$250 00 per 1000. 
$2,000 per 10,000. 
No. 2. $20 00 per 100.—$150 00 per 1000. 
$1200 per 10,000. 
No. 3. $12 00 per 100.—$100 00 per 1000. 
$750 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 
with difflculty recover. 
Our vines are therefore grown in broad borders, where 
having perfect freedom, they make substantial woody roots, 
full of fibre eyes. 
The reports returned to us of the rapid and luxuriant 
growth of those we have furnished in past years, 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. 
IONA, ISRAELiLiA, 
and 
VINES GROWN IN BORDERS. 
Also a very fine stock of 
ADIROMOAC, 
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. lojui, Israella, Dela¬ 
ware, Allens’s Hybrid, and Diana. 
I have better plants of these kinds (that have been pro¬ 
duced at much greater cost), grown in large pots. 
And also many thousands of most excellent Vines, especi¬ 
ally of Iona, Israella, and Allen's Hybrid, grown by succes¬ 
sive changes 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- 
Concord—Hartford Prolific—Diana—Rebecca, 
—Crcveling—Allen’s Hybrid—Rogers’ 
Hybrid—Union Village— 
Cuyaboga, &c., &c. 
Our Vines have been grown with the greatest care from 
Bayers and Single Eyes, in the open air, and in large 
beds under glass, thus producing an abundance of well-de¬ 
veloped, branchy roots. The plants are remarkably strong 
and he.althy, free from mildew, and can not fall 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 
sent to any address on receipt of three-cent stamp. 
T. C. MAXWELL & BRO'S., Geneva, N. Y. 
No. 1, $2.00 each ; .$18.00 per doz.; $100 per 100. 
No. 2, $1.50 each; $12.00 per doz.; $80 per 100. 
CONCOR® YIMES, 
$12 00 per 100 ; $80 00 per 1000 ; 
$700 per 10,000. 
We also offer fine plants of 
Creveling, Allen’s Hybrirl, Ives’ Madeira, 
Diana, Hartford Pi’olific, Bydla, Rebecca, 
Rogers’ Hybrids, and the other popular sorts, all at 
low prices. 
STKAWRERRIES, 
Agriculturist, $5 per 100. 
Also all the leading sorts. 
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 time have acquired the best constitution with 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 
soil at the opening of spring. 
It is impossible to state fully the characteristics of the dif¬ 
ferent kinds of plants in an advertisement, but these are 
clearly set forth in the “21-page Pamphlet," which Is sent 
for a two-cent stamp, and more fully in the Descriptive Cat¬ 
alogue with many engravings, which Is sent for ten cents. 
N. B.—I would invite particular attention to the proposi¬ 
tions for tlie formation of Clubs, wliicb liave 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 Catalogue, sent for.10 cents. 
Illustrated Catalogue.;J5 cents. 
Manual of tlie Viue, (consisting of Descrip¬ 
tive and Illustrated, bound together in paper) 50 cents. 
Table of Contents of Descriptive Catalogne. 
THIRD EDITION. 
PAGE. 
To CORUESPONDENTS, Stating Hie advantages and im¬ 
portance ot the new kinds—An account of tlie Iona 
stock tlie present season—Proposal to sell to clubs 
at wliolesale prices, by which plan purchasers will 
obtain vines at very little .advance on actual cost of 
production, and always receive good plants in per¬ 
fect condition—Extent of the Iona establishment— 
Method of producing best Vines. 2 
Classification of otir Iiardy Vines cultivated, in six 
groups and four sub-groups, for tlie convenience of 
cultivators. 3 
A full and accurate account of tlie cliaracteristics and 
properties which constitute tlie value and import¬ 
ance of all tliat are worthy of attention by cultiva¬ 
tors.. . 4 
History of the seedlings Iona and Israella. 8 
Letters from Peter B. Mead, giving impressions and 
cliaracteristics, with a minute analysis of tlie quali¬ 
ties of the Iona ami Delaware, with their co-inci¬ 
dences and differences, and also bis opinion of tlie 
Israella . 9 
How to keep grapes in winter, witli engravings showing 
bow it may be easily and etliclently done. Some of 
our best kinds maybe kept as easily as apples until 
spring, in full vinous life and flavor. 10 
The quality of vines as afl'ected by the age of the plants 
and different modes of preparation, and the econo¬ 
my of tlie different kinds to purctiasers, with many 
engravings. 11 
The value of plants according to the method of propa¬ 
gation, showing also liow and wliat plants to use 
for clothing the trellis the first year, and obtaining 
an immediate production of fruit. 16 
Selection of varieties to plant for table and for family 
use, with the considerations wliicli determine the 
proper choice. 17 
Tables of selections for different latitudes for any num¬ 
ber of plants, from six vines for a very small yard, 
to hundrcds'for a fiuiit-garden for family supply.... 18 
Mace’s Rrape Yiaes 
FOR SAIiE. 
Delawares from Layers and Eyes. 
Adiroiidac—Iona—Israella—Allen’s Hybrid— 
Hartford Prolific, &c., &c. 
The Vines have all been staked, tied from time to time as 
they required it, and the ground wholly free from weeds. 
Send for Circular. B. H. MACE. Newburgh, N. Y. 
lAdjoining Chas. Downing. 
Sing’ Sing’ Grape Fincs- 
Delaware, Iona, Israella, Adirondac, Al> 
len’s Hybrid, Concord, Ac., Ac. 
For the past two years we have been unable to fill any 
orders in the Spring, but having this year enlarged my (Jreen- 
Houses, my stock is much larger, and in all respects of bet¬ 
ter quality tlian we have before ofl'ered. 
Vines sold by me are warranted true to name. Prices 
same as last year. Send for Price List. 
As the partnership of .1. F. DELIOT & RYDER, is dissolved, 
all orders should be sent to J. F. DELIOT, 
Sing Sing, N. Y. 
Iona, Adirondac, Israellaj Allen’s 
Hybrid, and Delaware, 
By tlic Quantity. 
■We offer our stock this year with increased confidence, 
and also offer one half of the stock grown by J. F. Dellot 
& Ryder, as this firm dissolves this fall. 1). C. & A. L. Ryder, 
with whom .Mr Dellot was formerly assoei.ated, will continue 
the business. The facilities we possess for producing good 
vines at little cost are unequ.alled l)y any, and we claim for 
our vines a superiority over all others, and our prices are 
comparatively low. Send for Catalogue. 
RYDER & CO., Sing Sing, N. Y. 
^00,000 Grape Viiie§. 
I do not pretend to liave but what I liave, and such as I 
liave, I offer for sale at Hie lowest living rates, by Hie single 
one, 100, or 1,000, consisting of Adirondac, Iona, Israella, 
Allen’s Hjbrid, Rogers’ Hybrids, Creveling, Clinton, Dela¬ 
ware, Concord, (a few thousand fine layers.) Hartford Pro- 
lille, 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 tlie licadlng and Hardy Varieties. 
I am prepared to furnish first class vines for Garden and 
Vineyard culture, of my own propagation. Having had six 
years’ experience in two of tlie best vine-growing establish¬ 
ments in Hie country, and liaving grown only a limited num¬ 
ber, giving my whole attention to them, can ftirnlsh superior 
Vines. For Price List, Address 
CHAS. H. ZUNDELL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. 
ROSES, 
Hybrid Perpetuals, of the best sorts, at $20 per 100; $175 
per 1000. 
Tliese are all Remontauts, upon their own roots, not 
budded or grafted. 
For Catalogues, Address 
PARSOMS & CO., 
Flusliing', near N. Y. 
GRAPE VINES 
By ]Mail. 
All tlie standard Varieties. 
Great Reduction in Prices. 
1 
18 
3 
6 
118 
Delaware. 
75 
1 10 
2 00 
4 
no 
Concord. 
.30 
55 
80 
1 50 
3 
00 
Diana. 
. 35 
65 
1 00 
1 80 
3 
50 
Rebecca. 
90 
1 40 
2 75 
5 
on 
Creveling. 
. 60 
1 10 
1 70 
3 25 
6 
00 
Tavlor. 
55 
80 
1 50 
3 
oil 
Union Village. 
. 60 
1 10 
1 70 
3 25 
6 
00 
Cuyahoga. 
Hartford Prolific. 
.60 
1 10 
1 70 
3 25 
6 
00 
90 
1 40 
2 75 
5 
00 
A few of most other kinds for sale at proportionate prices. 
Send for Catalogue, mailed free. Delaware, Concord, and 
Diana. The best three varieties, one each, for 
ONB DOLIiAR. 
Raised from Single Eyes and Layers. 
Address J. H. FOSTER, jR., Box 660, West Newton, 
Westmoreland Co., Pa. 
VIIXES. 
Delaware, Diana, Concord, and Hartford Prolific, a large 
stock of choice vines, all propagated from fruit bearing 
vines: Also Adirondac, Iona, and Israella. Price List sent 
post-paid to all applicants. 
I. H. BABCOCK & CO., Lockport, N. Y. 
75,000 Grape Vines. 
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 their Interest to examine his 
stock. Send for Price List now ready. 
G. E. MEISSNER, Richmond P. O., Staten Island, N. Y. 
1,000 lonit Grape vines, 1 and 2 years old, strong. 
10,000 Adirondac, Anna, Clara, Delaware, Diana, 
Rebecca, &c. 
10,000 Concord. 
20,000 Pear Trees, Dwarf and Standard. 
180,000 Cherry Currants. Raspberries, and otliersmall 
fiults. CHAS. F. EltHARD, Silverbrook Nursery, 
Hunter's Point, Long Island, N. Y. 
1 n nnn Isabella grai-e vines, 2 niid 
JL years, at $15 per 100. Delaware, Concord 
and HtCrtford Prolific. Strong at ,$5 per doz. Packing free. 
Address D. CONGER, Wolcott, N. Y. 
