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Raspberries and blackberries, as well as strawberries sold for 
Grapes 
The srape re<iuiies a auniiy location, so plant on the south side of buildings, fences and to 
cover unsightly objects. The earlier and hardier kinds will ripen In most any location and every 
farmer and house-owner should have a generous supply for home use. The varieties that we list be¬ 
low are adapted for the Northern States. 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 about six Inches of mellow soil. Keep the ground about them clean of weeds and the 
vines well trimmed. 
Pruning—The most important point about grapes in the pruning. When the vines are set, they 
should be cut back to within two or three buds from the root. Every year in November, after the 
leaves have fallen, or very early in the spring before the sap has started, they should be pruned liber¬ 
ally. In pruning rather tender vines, leave more wood than Is needed, as some may be killed by the 
winter, 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 
«*ape8 are generally mismanaged. The two great errors are in neglecting to cut off useless wood 
in fall or spring and of depriving the plants of necessary foliage by too close pruning Tn summer so 
e# to prevent much fruit from setting. If too much sets, thin It In season, that the Juices of the 
vine may not be wast^ on what must be removed. Prices given are for 2 year old vines. We can 
tui^ply vines of any variety In cultivation at lowest prices. 
iSunclien of (hr DelMware (irape 
Varieties 
Thr I)ell«. Thla comparatively new variety origin¬ 
ated in Illinois, where it haa proven a great auo- 
' esa. It U nuppoaed to be a seedling of tho Con- 
'■•'rd and Cutskill. The vines are verv vigorous, 
nu'io ao than elUier of Its parents. The origin- 
•*lor haa measured leaves that were a foot in 
diameter. The fruU is similar in color to Ver- 
gennoH. has a akin about the consistency of Con¬ 
cord, with a more compact and ahorter bunch 
than Concord and less shouldered. This grape 
ha# been tested for many years before being offered 
to the public and we are convinced that it 1# 
a very valuable variety. We have eaten the fruit 
several times and are delighted with it. The vines 
are very productive and hardy. The bunches are 
above medium size as well as the berries. Color 
pale red. flavor delightful, ripens very early. 
M.OO each, $10 per 12. 
The New Black Grape “HUBBARD” 
Quality sweet and deliclou# having that flne and 
pteasant flavor approaching the European or Vin- 
Ifera Grapes. Seeds few and small which separate 
freely from the tender pulp. Skin thin and firm. 
Berries and bunch large and uniform. Ripens about 
ten days earlier than Concord. 
We have investigated many new grapes in the 
past ten years >itid found no other grape with so 
many excellent point.H. 
The 'iabbard (irape being of better Quality, a bet¬ 
ter shipper better ai/e. healthy foliage, a strong 
grower *nd earlier ripening maaes it a more desir¬ 
able grape to plant than either Concord or Niagara. 
$1.50 each, 12 for $15. 
Concord. The grape for the millions. Vine atroug 
healthy grower and very productive. Bunch 
large, shouldered. Berries large, Jet black and 
of excellent flavor. Good keeper. Used for grap« 
Juice and all purposes. 25c each; 12 for $2.50. 
Niagara. The ino#t popular white grape In America. 
Bunch large, berries large and of an agreeabl** 
pleasant flavor. Enormously productive. BOc each. 
$5.00 per 12. 
Worden. Vine moderate grower, very hardy and 
productive. Grapes very larg<», thin skin, very 
flne flavor, blue black in color and fine for home 
use or nearby market. One of tho earliest: rip¬ 
ening about 10 days before Concord. BOc each. 
$6.00 per 12. 
(ireoa .Mountuln. Vine a thrifty, healthy grower, 
produi'ing an immense crop of medium sized ber¬ 
ries borne on medium sized bunches. The color 
is a rich yellow'ish white. The flavor is sweet and 
delicious. About the earliest grape to ripen here. 
$1.00 each, 12. $10. 
(attiwba. One of the longest keeping grapes In 
cultivation. Ripens late and can be kept in good 
condition a long time. Flavor sprightly and at¬ 
tractive. The bunch and berry is medium In 
size and red in color. BOc each, $5.00 per 12. 
Campbeirs Early, A vine of the Concord type. 
Bunch and berry black and similar to Concord. U 
la very healthy, productive of good flavor and 
the berries hang on the vine for a long time 
without shelling. It ripens earlier than Concord 
and is adapted for cold climates. BOc each, $6.00 
for 12. 
Belaware. Vine moderately healthy and vigorous. 
Hurum small, but compact, berries small to me¬ 
dium in size, red in color and of excellent flavor. 
5flc each, $6.00 per 12. 
Agawam. Brighton, Diamond, Idndley, Moore's 
Early, I’ockllngton. \'ergennes. Salem. Emplr# 
