isor.] 
AMKRTCAN agaric urturist 
The Iona and Israelia Grapes. 
AICI? XUKY' IIAKDY, HUAIiXtlV', 
KAHI.V, and I»K0DIX:TIVK # 
(Ihflr claim for quality has nearly ceased to be a question.) 
^ At the creat niectln?: held at Xortli-ea.‘<t I’a., Aug. con- 
s.sting of about SOi) membera, coming from an extent of sev¬ 
eral liundreds of miles, but one only was present “with 
whom the Iona did not succeed." The general voice was 
emidiatlc in Its favor In all points, and often where those 
reputed most hardy had partially or wholly failed. Secre¬ 
tary Champlln reported "50,000 In his vicinity, all very satis¬ 
factory. These reports I have very extensively verltled by 
my own travels and personal observations through the prin¬ 
cipal vine regions the current season. 
The coloring generally has already (Aug. 20th) demon¬ 
strated that even on young vines the ripening Is as early ns 
claimed, but the most Interesting sight to all lovers of good 
grapes and pure wine, w.as -Mr. Gritllths’vlnevnrd of 10 000 
lonas, which, for evenness, sturdy vigor, perfect health and 
keeping, left nothing to be desired. Ills 2,000 Israellas were 
In no degree Inferior. 
tew, comparatively, have yethadopportunltv to verify by 
their own eating the essential and radical dlfl’erence which 
constitutes the distinctive excellence of the Iona for table 
and for wine, and separates It widely from all other native 
grapes. 
Many thousands will have that opportunity this year, and 
will also learn that the pure Juice of ripe Iona grapes, under 
the most simple treatment In every family, will atford pure 
reOned wine that has no disposition to acetic fermentation, 
fsourlng), and that is v.astly better than the Catawba has 
ever afforded under the most favorable circumstances. 
I append three letters as specimens of reports from as 
widely different points as possible. (See Pamphlet accom¬ 
panying Price List, for further statements.) 
„ „ „ Madiso.v, Wisconsin, Aug. 08, 1867. 
Db. C. . Gr.ant, 
Dear Sir: The Iona grape has been growing here under 
different management three years. That the vines will grow 
and sustain the winters here does not ailmit of question 
Mr. Olt. of this city. Is fruiting a considerable number of 
vines this season, and both his vines and fruit are satislactory 
In the highest degree. We are in latitude 48 degrees. 
Wm. Urooks. 
[EXTRACT.] 
„ „ PfLTEXKY, X. Y., Aug. 23, 1867. 
Dr. C. W. Grant, 
Dear .«ir: My Israella grapes commenced to ripen on 
the Util lii't.. Iona on the 17th, and Delaware, the 2'itli Inst 
The ">.000 No. I Iona purchased of you, and planted last 
spring 'all taken from one house), are perfectlv sidendid 
and the admiration of all who see them, fhey will proven 
good standing advertisement of vines from vour nurserj- 
Many of them have already grown more than six feet hlgn,’ 
with canes at the ground as large as my finger. 
Yours truly. D. .s. Waoener. 
Hartford, Conn., Aug. 2d, 1867. 
C. W. Grant. Esq., 
Dear Sir: Not having reported to you this summer, I 
thought It might perhaps Interest you to learn how the Iona 
and other grapes are iloing wltli me. 
The Iona has done better than any other varietv. • • * 
The vines s< t In spring of IfVjS are growing splendidly, and a 
malority of them have a fair crop of fruit, wiiich seems to bo 
entirely free from disease. 
Some Iona grafted on Anna, now, the second year, have a 
goo<l crop of fruit, and canes sixteen feet long and more 
than ^ Inch In diameter. 
In my olde-t Iona vine (planted 186.3), I am glad to notice 
one fa' t bearing out your promise, that “as tlie vines grow 
older they will ripen fruit earlier.’’ It wonld now seem they 
will ripen with ns at the same time ns Delaware. Israella. 
Adir 'iidac, and Hartford, began to color at the same time. • 
Diana and Concord all rot and fallolT; weshall hardly have 
a good bunch of cliher. Some Iona, grafted upon Concord last 
wlnte;-, have made two canes each more than ten feet, and I 
fear I shall he obliged to treat all my Concord and Diana In 
the same way, to get any fruit from them. I’hey are nothing 
but a disappointment. Delaware are as good as 1 expected, 
but the crop will be small. 
Yours truly, C. M. BEAcn. 
My stock of these kinds Is very largo and of surp.a-sslng 
quality. I’rlces for best vines for Garden or Vineyard as 
low ns can be afforded, and my iineqiialed facilities and the 
result of past years warrant the belief that I can make 
more advantageous terms to buyers than can be done by any 
other propagator. 
Price List with Pamphlet, containing “ Present State of 
Grape Culture,” and “ Bateham's What Kinds to Plant? 
etc.,” sent on application with stamp. 
C. AV. GR.W'T, 
Inna, near Pcekskill, Westchester Co., N. Y. 
One and two years old. 
An extra fine stock of 
IJEI,.VA\ .\ HE, 
t O.VCORn, 
IVE.S’ SEEDTA.VG, 
CREA'EMXG, II.VRTFORD, DIAXA, lOXA, 
I)>iRAEI.L.A, CIA.VTO.V, CATAWBA, 
and many other good varieties. 
At low rates by the dozen, 100, or 1,000. 
Send lor Price List. 
Also a good stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Ever¬ 
greens, Small Fruit.s, Shrubs, Hose.s, &c., &c. 
Osage Orange Plants, 2 years, at $7 per 1,000. 
1,E\IC efe CO., lliiiiiboltit Xur.series, 
Tolcflo, Ohio. 
VirA‘S anePSma 11 Fruit^l)}"~E^rf!SS, 
l^rcpahl. 
Xo charge for Packing, Boxes or Delivery. Plants of 1st 
quality one and two years, and of every desirable variety. 
Mall and Express Lists at $3, $.), i?10, J20, &(• 
Hliiatratod Circulur and Prico Liats./'w, 
■ M, If, mwiB & CO., Bandusby, Olilo, 
First Class twrape Vines. 
A large stock uhsnrpas.secl for quality, at the lowest rates 
for which good vines can be grown. Cheaper than Inferior 
vines at no price. 
All other vai'ieties, equally well grown. 
Send for Price Lists. 
We shall bo pleased to have parlies call and examine stock. 
IIOLTOX & ZUXDEIiL,, 
Haverstraw, Hocklaiul Co., X. Y. 
THE nm §BAPE, 
6k T!iis grape is the most 
successful result of the Hvhridizatlons originated 
wd[o8p''wen °i.- S. Rogers, of Salem, .Massachusetts, 
“ The suhscflber now offers for sale for the first time, a 
Xew Grape, ntimed Salem from the place of lt.s origin This 
Is a variety considered not only superior to any of the former 
well known nmnhers, but also to any hardv grape at present 
belore the public, combining as nearly as possible every 
quality desired lit an out door grape, being one of the harcl- 
lest, healthiest and mo.st vigorous of vines, and nroducina- 
euorinous crops of beautiful and high flavored fruit. * 
Like other well known kinds. Nos. 4 and 1.7, this Is a hy¬ 
brid between a native and the Black Hamburg; bunch large 
and compact, berry large as Hamburg, of a light chestnut 
or Catawba color, thin skinned, perfectl.v free from hard 
pulp, very sweet and sprightly, with a most exquisite aromat- 
ic flavor,not equaled by any other ont-door grape for wine or 
table; as early as Delaware or Hartford, having never failed 
to ripen its iruit, lu the most unfavorable season, for the 
past six years. 
Taking all its qualities Into consideration, earliness, hardi¬ 
ness, and great vigor off vine, size and quality of fruit, It is 
pronounced by the best Judges who have tried it, to have 
no equ.-i! among all the nuinerous varieties now before 
nie public; and I can. with confidence, recommend it .as the 
best of all my collection, and now offer It for the first time.” 
ba.em, Feb., 3867. E. S. Rogers, Salem, Mass. 
Notice.— The subscriber would here state that be has dis¬ 
posed of hi.s entire stock of vines and wood of the Salem 
Grape to .1. L. MARIXG. of “Amenia Vineyard,” Ainenia 
Dutchess Co., X. Y., to whom all orders for the same must 
be liereafter addressed. E. S. Rogers 
Salem, .Mass., March 2d, 1867. 
In addition to the high merits of the “Salem,” 4he under¬ 
signed Is able to say, troni personal experience and knowl¬ 
edge. that the claims put forth in favor of the Salem are iu 
no respect exa'Arerated. During the present season it has 
made itiilforittly a most vigorous and healthy growth, and 
proved itself impervious to nildlew, where vines of most of 
the new and high priced varieties, growing by its side and 
receiving equal care in culture, have been seriously affected. 
It is believed that, ns a paying grape, especially for market 
purposes, the Salem is without a competitor among out-door 
varieties. . 7 . l. \Varing. 
I take pleasure in announcing that, since purchasing the 
Salem \ Ine, I have disposed of my Vineyard and Propagat¬ 
ing Establisliment, including the entire stock of the Salem, 
to JA.ME3 A. REQUA, Ksq., who will hereafter carry on the 
business with every faeilitv for its successful prosecution. 
Araenla, X. Y., August 21,1867. J. L. AVaring. 
Having purchased the above, and having secured the 
services of a niosc experienced and successful Propagator 
with able iissistants. I design to make the growing of vines 
for sale a specialty, and hope to furnish the public with a 
class of plants unsurpassed In quality, and iu every instance 
tvarranted up to standard and true to nauie. 
August 21, 1867. .JAMES A. REQUA, 
Amenl.a, Dutchess County, X. Y. 
One Thousand very extra 
AESC: I^AVKICS. 
One Thousand very extra 
I>IA.>A A,AYi:aMS. 
Also a few well-grown GENUINE SAUEM vines, 
S ropagated from stock bought of Mr. Rodgers by F. C. 
rohm, before his sale to .Miss Waring. Also, Iona. Delaware, 
and others. Send for Price List. R. P. KE.NDIG, 
Waterloo, Seneca Co., N. Y. 
Waiitcfl fo Fxchaiij^e. 
A general supply of Xnrsery Stock wanted In exchange 
for Grape Vines, principally Concord, Iona and Clinton. 
Address, GRAPE, Box ^28, P. O., Xew York. 
J. 
Vineland, N, J., offer for Sale 
700,000 CONCORD, 
40,000 HARTFORD PROLIFIC, 
ir,,000 CUINTON, 
3,000 IVES’ SEEDliTNG 
GRAPE VINES, 
And a large stock of CLARKE RASPBERRY plants. 
Price List sent free. 
1867. To Nnr.scrymen and Grai>c Growci’s. 1868. 
RICflARDSOX & BELL07VS, (succes.sors to Moore & 
Richardson,) Geneva, N. Y., offer for sale a large stock of 
Dwarf Pear Trees, Pium and Cheriy Seedlings and Grape 
Vines. Send for Price List. 
rj30 GRAPE VINE PURCHASERS 
-IL Vinefi oiifi/ propngnleil/ At the celebrated “ Jfuce 
GJ'ape Vine iV'((r^erfe.?.’'^iininediately adjoining tlie Gardens 
of Clinrles Doicninn, E^q., Xewburgli, N. Y. Knowing that 
qood vinee will alwau^ sell,\\ a have propagated aceording 
to our capacity; not for large qnantn.ieshnt lor goodqnaliti/. 
Having had a good propagation this season, we tliereCore 
particularly invite an e.xaniination and comparison of our 
stock before purchasing, consisting of all the known varie¬ 
ties, all of wliich will be sold low. For Circnlars and i’rice 
List address JOHN W. II.VX.MORE, Box 81, Newburgli, N.Y. 
^RAPE WOOD.—We offer for stile from 3 to 5 
" W milliofi Concord, and 800,000 Ives’ Seedling ey^es. 
J. W. 
381 
7Vould call the attention of Dealers and Planters to his ex¬ 
tensive stock of Grape Vines, and especially to the 
C'OACORl> AA1> 
Our Concord vines this j’ear are pronounced hy those who 
have examined them to bo far superior to those ordinarily 
giown, and we challenge comparison with any other relia¬ 
ble establishment, both In price and excellence of plants. 
By our system of growing, and in oiir soil, the roots of the 
vines attain the highest point of perfection, and it is to this 
in particular that we would direct the attention of pur¬ 
chasers and planters. 
PRICE OF CONCORD VINES. 
1st Class, 25 c. each ; $2.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 50: $10 per 100; 
$75 per 1,000; $700 per 10,000. 
Our stock of IONA vines is also of the highest excellence, 
and 7vlll compare favorably with that of any other grower'. 
This excellent variety is fast gaining a reputation which 
promises to supersede all others. No person setting out a 
vineyard should fail to plant it extensively. The reports 
wliich we liear this year from nearly all parts of the country 
ate of the most favorable character. We can furnish vines 
of this variety in any quantity, by the single vine or 10,000, 
at as low rates as equally good plants can be obtained from 
any reliable grower. We warrant all onr plants true to 
name, and of the quality stated. 
Of all the other leading varieties tve have a well selected 
stock, which we ofi'er at the lowest rates, for which we refer 
to our Price List. 7Ve would here only mention a beautiful 
lot of Hai'tfortl Prolific, which Is undoubtedly the 
most reliable and profitable early market grape which we 
have. 
Also a very superior lot of Diana vines, both 1 & 2 years old. 
CLINTON VINES.—Of this excellent and profitable 
wine grape we have a choice lot of plants. Price: 1st Class, 
25c. each ; $2.00 yer doz.; $0 per 50 ; $8 per 100 ; $65 per 1 000 • 
$600 per 10,000. ’ ’ 
G. E. MEISSNER, Richmond P. O., Staten Island, N. Y. 
Mead’s American IJrapc Ciiihir^ 
AND AVINE-MAKING. 
Extract from Secretary Bateham’s Review. 
“ I have commended it higlily on its general merits and 
also on very important special merits entirely its own i 
have heard a number of our most experienced grape-n-i’ow- 
ers speak of the work in terms of very higli praise all con 
curring in the opinion that it is by far the'best work on 'the 
su'jject that has yet appeared. The vei'v clear and inde¬ 
pendent manner in which he treats the subject of varietie's 
of grape.s. defining which are really goorl, 'had. or indifl'c’- 
ent, and the reasons tvliy they are one or the other, is one of 
the most timely features of the hook, and will be the savins- 
of thousands of dollars to planters. No other author lias 
given half so much sound information iu regard to varieties 
In so little space as Mr. Mead. Indeed, on all points he is 
rich in information, and there are single chapters that many 
will fiiul worth tiio price of tlio hook, Tlie questions as to 
the ’Morality’ and ‘I’rotlts’ of grape-cultnre and wine¬ 
making mu,st be met and answered by every one who en¬ 
gages in it as a business, and Mr. Mead gives tlie result of 
his examiiiatioii of them.” 
The book Is a very liandsome octavo volume, of nearly 500 
pages, and nearly 200 most life-like engravings. It is suitable 
for parlor or library, and interesting for family or student, 
and is essentially new In manner and matter. 
PRICE $3.00. 
I fully concur in Mr. Bateham’s high opinion of ii, and 
have made arrangements with Messrs. Harpers, the publish¬ 
ers, by which I can furnish It to Clubs at very liberal rates, 
and also to single subscribers by mail, whore there are no 
Bookstores. C. W. GRANT, 
Iona, near Peekskill, Y’estchester Co., N. T. 
Ct-rape Tiiaes Sc ^staall Frasai's. 
Delawares, 1 and 2 years old, $10, $1.7, $27 per hundred. 
Iona, 1 and 2 “ “ $25, $37, $.70 “ 
Israella, 1 and 2 “ “ $25, $37, $.70 “ “ 
Adlrondac, 1 and 2 “ “ $25, $37, $50 “ “ 
Ives’ Seedling, $15, $27, “ “ 
Concord, $10, $1.7, $27 “ “ 
Regers’Hybrids, all the good Nos., $35 “ “ 
Kittatinny Blackberries, $15 “ “ 
Clarke Raspberries, $25 “ “ 
Also large vines for iminodiato bearing, ivhich tvould have 
borne the present season if permitted. Cnr Vines are equal 
to any in the market. De.scriptive Catalogue and Price List 
of above and other varieties sent on application to 
HUSTED & JlAZELTON, Delaware, Chio. 
Iona, Israella, Delaware and Allen’s Hybrid. From one 
year single eve plants to four years old plants with arms. 
Also, Hartford Prolilic, and Alvey, one and two years old. 
Ranging in price from 2.7 cents to $7, according to age and 
size. My vines are grown from bearing wood, and lor qu;il- 
itv I can refer to those ivho have purchased them the past 
two years. CHARI./ES s. MASCN, 
Vest Hartford, Conn. 
0''e yeai’ old Concord Vines front 
lon^ cuttingsApr^sale low. 
JOHN CALIilNS, New Market, N. 
