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1. When was the vineyard planted? 
2. What is the kind of grape ? 
3. Where was the stock obtained? 
4. How large is the vineyard? 
5. How far apart are the vines set?. 
6. What is the character of the soil ?, 
7. What is the drainage ? 
8. What was the crop the first bearing year, and for 
succeeding years to the present?. 
9. In what year did disease first appear on the vines ? 
Was the destruction that year due to mildew or 
to rot?.. 
10. In what subsequent years was mildew most hurtful? 
11. In what years was rot most hurtful?. 
12. What means have been tried in this vineyard to 
prevent or cure, the disease ? if so, please give 
results?. 
13. What insects have been particularly injurious, 
and whali means have been used to, prevent or 
destroy them ?. 
Note.— It is respectfully requested that the above form be filled out as fully and as completely as possible, 
and forwarded to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Any information with regard to 
diseases of the grape will be gladly received; and it is hoped that gentlemen will not confine themselves to the 
queries above given, nor limit their answers by the space allowed in the form, which is designed merely as a 
suggestive memorandum with regard to some points concerning which information is specially desired. 
It is also very desirable that the Department be furnished during the present season with specimens of 
diseased grape leaves, stems, or fruit in all stages. These may be sent by mail, free of postage, to this 
Department. Full credit will be given for all information and specimens received. 
HORACE CAPRON, 
Commissioner of Agriculture. 
