"It’s Not a Farm Without An Orchard” 
McKAY’S Juicy Qrapes 
BRIGHTON (Red). Bunch medium to large; quite 
compact; flesh rich, sweet and best quality; color 
dark crimson or brownish red; vine vigorous and 
hardy. 
CACO. A new variety originating in Delaware and widely heralded 
as the very best red Grape known. Its name is a combination of 
Catawba and Concord, from which two standard sorts it was de¬ 
rived. The vines are strong and vigorous, as yet untouched by dis¬ 
ease of any kind. The fruit is very large and handsome, complete 
bunches; in color a rich wine-red over amber. Exceptionally early bear¬ 
ing, usually showing several good sized bunches the second year. Its flavor 
is luscious, sweet, delightful, distinctive. 
CAMPBELL’S EARLY (Black). A very strong, vigorous, hardy vine, with 
thick, healthy, mildew-resisting foliage and self-fertilizing blossoms, always 
sets its fruit well, and bears abundantly. 
CONCORD (Black). Too well known to need description; is considered by 
many to be the best all around Grape grown. Is extremely hardy, vigorous 
and productive; bunches large, compact. 
DELAWARE (Red). One of the best red Grapes; bunch small and compact; 
berry small, round, beautiful light red; flesh rich, sweet and delicious; best 
quality. A good market Grape. 
Concord 
Grape. 
Beta 
Grape. 
FREDONIA. A new introduction that gives promise of being the earliest good 
black Grape. It ripens its fruit two weeks earlier than Worden. The vine 
is vigorous, hardy and productive. The bunches of fruit are medium in size, 
cylindrical and compact, the berries are large, round and persistent, the skin 
is thick and strong, the flesh is juicy, solid but tender, and the quality very 
good. Fredonia stands alone as an early black Grape. 
NIAGARA. The vine is a strong grower, healthy and prolific; bunches large, 
uniform and compact; berry large, skin greenish white, slightly ambered in 
the sun; quality good. Ripens with Concord. Skin tough, making it a good 
shipper and market Grape. 
PORTLAND (White). Ripens earlier than any known Grape. Berries are very 
large and have a beautiful yellowish color. Quality is excellent. Vines are 
extremely hardy and productive. 
Let McKay s Juicy Grapes tempt every home gardener because they 
require surprisingly little cultivation and the abundant returns are ever 
welcome. A proper selection will result in grapes on the family table 
several months of the year. They can be trained over fences, trellises 
or doorways and thus be ornamental as well as edible. Grown for mar¬ 
ket, they can be planted on hillsides that are not suited 
for other crops. In all cases, however, they should 
have a free exposure to the sun and air. 
BETA. A cross between Carver and Concord; perfectly 
hardy, productive; fruit of medium size; early. The 
principal value of this Grape is in the extreme North 
where it will stand without protection. 
MOORE’S EARLY (Black). Bunch large, berry round with a heavy blue 
bloom; quality considered better than Concord; hardy and prolific; a good 
market berry; ripens about two weeks before Concord. 
WORDEN (Black). Said to be a seedling of Concord, and is a slight im¬ 
provement on that variety; ripens a few days earlier; bunch large and com¬ 
pact. 
McKAY’S Currants and Qooseberries 
CURRANTS 
The Currant is one of the most valued of the small fruits. Being very hardy, they do not 
winter-kill and are easy to cultivate, requiring little care. They can be grown in any garden 
soil, and they like a little shade. Give good cultivation and plenty of manure. Thin out in the 
center and do not have more than four or five bearing canes at a time. After the bush is four 
or five years old, remove one of the old canes each year and leave one of the strongest new 
sprouts. 
CHERRY. Bush vigorous, stocky and compact; cluster rather short, fruit medium large; color 
bright red; very thin skin; juicy and fine flavor; one of the most productive. 
DIPLOMA. A new variety that is proving very satisfactory. The fruit is as large or larger 
Perfection Currants. 
than the Perfection. Plant is a splendid grow¬ 
er and produces a good crop of large, red, 
good quality fruit. 
PERFECTION. A cross between Fay's Prolific 
and White Grape, combining the best qual¬ 
ities of both. Berry bright red and large. The 
clusters average longer and the size of berry 
is maintained to the end of bunch. In quality 
it is said to be superior to anything in the 
market today, being of a rich, mild sub-acid 
flavor with plenty of pulp and few seeds. 
RED LAKE (Minnesota No. 24). A new Cur¬ 
rant originating at the Minnesota Fruit 
Breeding Farm. It has been thoroughly tested 
throughout the Northwest and has proven to 
be of superior quality and productiveness. It 
is exceptionally large with long wadi filled 
clusters. Ripens early mid-season but has a 
long bearing period. It is an excellent market 
berry. 
WHITE GRAPE. Bush vigorous, somewhat 
spreading, productive; clusters long; berries 
large; of very attractive color, mild flavor and 
good quality; a good table variety. 
WILDER. A remarkable variety. One of the 
best grown. Very productive; bunches and 
berries large; splendid quality. Should be 
largely planted for home and commercial 
purposes. 
Gooseberries. 
GOOSEBERRIES 
The Gooseberry, like the Currant, is a favorite in the north¬ 
ern fruit garden. Gooseberries are grown with but very little 
care. All they require is some attention to fertilizing and cul¬ 
tivation, with an occasional spraying. 
CARRIE. Originated in Minnesota. Fruit red. After the third 
year, bush loses its thorns; very heavy bearer, medium size; 
excellent quality. 
DOWNING. Large .mJ handsome, pali gi 
quality for dessert or cooking. Bush vigorous and exceedingly 
productive. An excellent sort for family use and most profit¬ 
able for market. 
PEARL. Very hardy; free from mildew, and product 
more so than Downing. Superior in size and quality. 
RED JACKET ( Josselyn) Bush is \ 
foliage; vigorous and entirely free from mildew. Fruit large, 
smooth, red and of first class flavor and quality. 
SMITH'S IMPROVED. Bush 
ceedingly productive. Fruit large, pale yellow, thin of skin; 
of excellent quality for dessert or cooking. A valuable variety. 
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