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suitable for cultivation in extra-tropical regions. * * * 
In comparison with these numbers how few plants have been 
the Introduction of New Fruits and Plants be made one of 
the Society’s regular standing committees, and that its mem¬ 
bership be unchanged for another year. 
Grape Growing for Profit. 
Prepared by A. W. Stewart, of Galt, Santa Rosa County, member of 
Standing Committee on Grapes, and read by George H. Wright, 
Chairman. 
In preparing my Report on Grapes I endeavored to find 
out the best grapes for this state, so I wrote out a number of 
questions and sent them to members of our society in differ¬ 
ent sections of the state. Most of them furnished a prompb 
reply, showing that they were interested in the success of our 
society. 
1 find that the Niagara, Delaware and Ives are the best 
adapted as market grapes for this state, as they stand ship¬ 
ping well and bring good prices and are a sure crop. I would 
advise all new beginners to plant these and not waste their 
money on putting out too many varieties, but confine them¬ 
selves to the above. 
I would recommend the following fertilizers: Ground bone, 
sulphate of potash and cotton seed meal. Use one-half to 
three-fourths ton per acre of the mixture. The vines require 
nitrogen, and this I would give in two applications, one in 
January, the other the last of May. 
I sent out the following question: “Are your vines free of 
disease?” and most of them replied “yes,” while others 
replied that they were troubled with mildew and that it could 
be prevented by spraying. I would recommend spraying 
with Bordeaux mixture. 
Most of them report that they received good prices, while 
others complain of the commission men getting away with 
them. I would recommend them not to ship to any one 
unless they know he is honest and makes true returns. Put 
your grapes up in nice little baskets four to the crate, anci 
they will sell, while those put up in boxes are a drug on the 
market. Although this fruit may be good it is in no shape to 
sell. A person will come along and see one of those nice 
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