Generous Supply of Roses, Flowering Bulbs and Shrubs 
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Grapes 
This fruit requires a sunny location, so plant on the south side of buildings, 
fences, and to cover unsightly objects. There is hardly any location but what 
will ripen the early and more hardy kinds and every farmer and houseowner 
should have a supply for home-use. The varieties we list are adapted for the 
North, They seem to do best near buildings where the soil is rich, loose and 
mellow. Plant the vines from 6 to 10 feet apart each way, spread out the roots 
and cover them with 6 inches of mellow soil. Keep clean of weeds and the 
vines well trimmed. 
Pruning.— when the vines are set they should be cut back to within two or 
three buds from the root. In November, after the leaves have fallen, or very 
early in spring before the sap has started, they should be pruned liberally. In 
pruning rather tender vines, leave more wood than is needed, as some may be 
killed, and finish pruning in the spring as soon as leaves are nearly developed, 
when the life of the vine may be seen. In summer allow a good growth beyond 
the fruit, and about midsummer pinch off the ends of the branches to check 
them, and cut out feeble laterals and branches on which there is no fruit, then 
there will be much foliage to absorb matter and prepare nutriment and by 
checking the growth of the wood it will be appropriated to perfect the fruit. 
Do not pick off the foliage. The leaves, not the fruit, should be exposed to the 
sun. We urge this point, as thousands mistake and grapes are generally mis¬ 
managed. The two great errors are in neglecting to cut off useless wood in fall 
and spring and of depriving the plants of necessary foliage by too close pruning 
in summer, so as to prevent much fruit from setting. If too much sets, thin it 
in season, that the juices of the vine may not be wasted on what must be 
removed. Prices given are for 2-year-old vines. 
Varieties 
Townsend—This new grape originated 
in Tompkins County. N. Y., several years 
ago and has been well tested. The vine 
is a strong healthy grower and produces 
fruit in great abundance. The fruit Is 
yellowish green in color, a good sized 
bunch with berries part way between 
Green Mountain and Niagara in size. 
The flavor of the fruit is excellent. The 
cane is hardy and adapted to northern 
climates. We think this is an excellent 
variety for the suburbanite to plant who 
wants plenty of choice grapes of fine 
quality. 2 yrs. old, 25c each; doz., $2.50; 
3 yrs. old, 30c each; doz., $3.00. 
Campbell’s Early—A variety of the 
Concord type, very early, a good bearer 
and ail around good grape. Vines healthy, 
vigorous and hardy. The cluster is large, 
shouldered, compact; stem large, long; 
berry large, nearly round, black, with 
profuse light blue bloom; skin thin, with 
slight pulpiness, very tender and juicy: 
flavor sweet, rich; aroma delicate; quality 
best for both home use and market. 
Ripens very early and fruit will hang on 
vines six weeks without shelling. 15c 
each; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
Niagara —A very vigorous, strong 
grower, hardy In most sections. Leaves 
thick, leatherly and dark glossy green. 
Bunches very large, uniform, compact. 
Berries large, skin thin but tough, quality 
good, very little pulp, melting, sweet to 
the center. Productive, good shipper. 
10c each; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
