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CORY’S THORNLESS BLACKBERRY 
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 
Price . $ .40 $3.00 
Cat a wba 
Concord 
^ _ While this variety is not extensively grown for commercial pur- 
i^atawba poses in California, it is one of the best and most largely grown 
throughout Ohio, Kentucky and many Eastern states. The berries are large 
of a coppery red color, turning to purplish when fully ripe. The bunches are 
large and present a very fine appearance. The vine is strong, healthy and a 
good producer. The foliage is of heart shape and beautiful. 
We highly recommend the Catawba to lovers of the American varieties. 
Ripens the last of September. 
. Is no doubt more widely known throughout the United States 
Concord for home planting than any other. It can be found throughout 
the Eastern states, in nearly every garden or family orchard. 
In addition to being a fine dessert grape the Concord is particularly adapted 
for the making of grape juice. The berries are large round and of a glossy 
black color, covered with a blue bloom. It is claimed by Eastern grape 
growers to be one of the best of the American varieties for shipping purposes. 
The vine is a strong grower and can nearly always be depended on to pro¬ 
duce a crop most any place in the United States where grapes can be grown. 
Ripens in August. 
One of the Eastern varieties that is very much planted in Califor- 
Isabella nia and is an old standard throughout the East. 
The vine is a strong grower and produces good crops. The bunches are 
large and long in shape. Berries are rather oval in shape, black in color and 
have a very pleasant musky flavor. 
Isabella is recomrAended not only for the family orchard or garden but also 
for market purposes. Ripens in September. 
« T . The Niagara grape bears the distinction of being the best white 
Niagara variety of the American type of grapes. The bunches are of me¬ 
dium size and compact. The fruit is medium and uniform in size — skin thin, 
