MAKES THE POPULAR SEEDLESS RAISIN 
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any other grape, having given satisfactory results in heavy soils, sandy soils 
and also soils where the alkali is too strong for any other raisin grapes. 
As a raisin it is easily picked, dries quickly, and contains a large percentage 
of sugar. The bunches sometimes grow so large it is found necessary to cut 
them in several places, in order to aid the process of drying. 
On account of the large plantings and the enormous profits received through 
the plantings of this variety we feel we cannot recommend it too highly. 
Ripens middle of August. 
Muscat The Muscat is the oldest, best and most widely known of all the 
raisin grapes. There are other varieties very popular in California, 
but none possess the flavor and fine quality contained in the Muscat. 
It is an excellent grape to eat in the green state and brings good money 
when sold on fruit stands. On account of its thin skin, however, it is not 
classed as a good shipping grape. In the making of layers and packing of 
fancy boxes for the trade the Muscat is in a class by itself, there being no 
other variety possessing the fine flavor, aroma and good packing qualities of 
this variety. The demand for layer raisins has much exceeded the supply in 
late years. While we have seedless varieties that are very profitable and 
easily handled by confectioners and housewives for cooking, there has always 
been such a demand for the Muscat on account of its flavor, that it was found 
necessary during the last few years to remove the seeds, which is all done by 
machinery, and pack them in one pound packages fop the retail trade. 
This seeding system has caused an increase in demand until we believe we 
are justified in saying that vineyardists cannot do better, if their land is suit¬ 
able, than to plant a Muscat vineyard. 
It must be remembered by intending planters there are different varieties or 
strains of Muscat vines some being much heavier bearers than others. In 
the growing of our rootings we use great caution so as to have only good 
producing and high quality raisins for our customers when the vines com¬ 
mence bearing. Ripens about September 1st. 
AMERICAN VARIETIES 
Each 10 100 
Price .$ .20 $1.50 $10.00 
Catawba Concord 
Agawam The Agawam is. the best red grape of the Americana or Eastern 
° t grapes and flourishes in the warm interior valleys. 
The vine is vigorous, productive and bears a very heavy foliage. The 
