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GRAPES. 
The history of the grape is almost as old as that of man. Vineyards were extensively planted before 
orchards or collection of other fruit trees were at all common, and to-day it is one of the most highly appre¬ 
ciated fruits. In its flavor it is hardly surpassed by any other fruit in delicacy and richness, and few or none 
are more beautiful in the dessert. Any person having a lot of ground ever so small, either in country or city, 
can find room for from one-half to one dozen or more grape vines They can be trained up the side of any 
building or over a garden fence, but the best and cheapest way to grow them, either in small or large quantities 
is on the wire trellis. 
The soil'should be naturally dry, or artificially drained. Grapes will not thrive on low wet soils, but sne- 
ceed best on high dry ground, having a free circulation of air which helps guard against diseases of the vines,, 
mildew, rot, etc., with enough slope to carry off the surplus water; good success, however, may be obtained m 
favorable climates, even on low land, when the soil is dry. In northern latitudes, away from large bodies of 
fresh water, an eastern or southern exposure is preferable^ Nearalargeriverorlake.au exposure facing the 
water is most desirable. 
TWO-YEAR VINES. 
McPike —This grand new variety was originated 
in Southern Illinois. Was awarded Wilder Silver 
Medal by the American Protnological Society, has 
taken first premium at Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and 
Missouri State fairs. The McPike is a seedling of the 
Wordon and partakes of all the good qualities of the 
Concord and Wordon to a marked degree. Perfectly 
hardy with a leaf unprecedented, it is earlier than the 
Concord, bunches large, even and compact, berries 
even in size ’covered with a beautiful bloom, blue- 
black in color, ripens uniformly and has generally 
the appearance of the Wordon. The berries are of 
mammoth size, being three inches in circumference 
and of a superb quality; by far the best grape grown. 
One berry measured 3 3-5 inches. The grape is almost 
perfection. Mr. McPike has sent the grapes to al 1 parts 
of the country and the comments are most favorable 
upon its wonderful size, flavor, hardiness and beauty. 
Price 50c. each. 
BLACK VARIETIES. 
Campbell’s Early —It is strong, hardy, vigorous 
growth, thick, heavy, perfectly healthy foliage, very 
early ripening and abundant bearing of large and 
handsome clusters of excellent quality, combined with 
the most remarkable keeping and shipping qualities, 
form a combination not equalled by any other grape. 
Its period of full maturity is from the middle to the last 
of August, according to the season, ripening with 
Moore’s Early, but unlike that variety, it has kept 
sound and perfect, both on and off the vine for weeks 
after Moore’s Early was decayed and gone. In dessert 
quality it is unrivalled by any of our present list of 
first early market grapes. It is, both as to cluster and 
berry, of large size, of a glossy black color, with a 
beautiful blue bloom, pulp sweet and juicy, free from 
foxiness, seeds small, few in number and part readily 
from the pulp. 25c. each. 
Moore’s Early—A large, black grape of the Con¬ 
cord type, the entire crop ripening before the Concord, 
bunch medium, berries large with blue bloom, flesh 
pulpy, of medium quality, vine hardy, moderately 
productive, better as it attains age. Planted exten¬ 
sively as a market sort. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $3.00 
per 100. 
Champion or Tallman—Vine a strong, vigorous 
grower, healthy, hardy and productive; bunch large; 
berries large, black, quality poor, but profitable as a 
market grape because of its extreme earliness. 10c. 
each; 50c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100. 
Concord—Early, most popular grape in the market 
and deservedly so; bunch large; shouldered, compact, 
berries large, covered with a rich bloom, skin tender, 
but sufficiently firm to carry well to distant markets; 
^flesh juicy and sweet, pulp tender; vine a strong 
grower, very hardy healthy and productive. 10c. each; 
75c. per dozen ; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 
RED VARIETIES. 
Wyoming—Vine very hardy, healthy and robust, 
with thick, leathery foliage, color of berry similar to 
Delaware, but brighter, being one of the most beauti¬ 
ful of the amber or red grapes, and in size nearly 
double that of the Delaware; flesh tender, juicy, 
sweet, with a strong native aroma. Ripens before 
Delaware. The early red market variety. 10c. each* 
75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
Catawba—So well and favorably known as to need 
but little notice here. One of our best grapes, succeed¬ 
ing well in the Valley and the Piedmont regions of 
Virginia; bunch and berry large; dark red when ripe; 
flesh very juicy and rich, productive and valuable. 
September, 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $4,00 per 100. 
Delaware—Red. Bunch small, compact, sometimes 
shouldered; berries small; skin th.n, but firm; flesh 
juicy, very sweet and refreshing, of best quality for 
both table and wine; ripens with Concord or a little 
before. Vine hardy, productive, a moderate grower; 
requires rich soil and good culture. 10c. each; 75c. per 
dozen: $4.00 per 100. 
Brighton—Red. Bunch medium to large, long, 
compact, shouldered; berries medium; skin thin, 
flesh tender, sweet, with scarcely any pulp; quality 
best. Vine a vigorous grower, healthy, hardy and pro¬ 
ductive. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
Agawam—(Rogers’ Hybrid No. 15). Red or maroon 
color. Bunch usually loose, shouldered berries large; 
skin thick; flesh pulpy, meaty, juicy, of a rich, peculiar 
aromatic flavor; ripens about with Concord; a good 
keeper. Vine a strong, rank grower, hardy and pro¬ 
ductive; should be pruned, leaving long canes. 10c, 
each: 75c» per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
WHITE VARIETIES. 
Niagara—Occupies the same position among the 
white varieties as Concord among the black, the lead¬ 
ing profitable market sort. Bunch and berry large, 
greenish white, changing to a pale yellow, when fully 
ripe, skin thin, but tough; quality much like Concord. 
August, 10c. each; 75c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 
per 1000. 
Diamond—The leading early white grape ripening 
before Moore’s Early. White, with rich yellow tinge, 
juicy, few seeds, almost free from pulp, excellent qual¬ 
ity, above medium size, adheres firmly to stem. Vine 
like Concord in growth, hardiness and foliage. Fine 
variety for both market and home gardening. 10c. 
each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
Martha—This is one cf the most reliable white 
grapes yet known; bunch medium, compact, shoul¬ 
dered; berry white or greenish, turning to pale yellow 
when fully ripe; skin thin; very sweet and juicy; a 
seedling of the Concord and will take the same rank 
amongst the white grapes that its parent does among 
the black; ripens a little earlier than Concord. 10c, 
each; 60c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100. 
Lady—White. Bunch medium, compact; berries 
large; skin thin; vine only a moderate grower, but 
perfectly healthy and hardy, with Concord foliage; 
moderately productive, good, though not of best qual¬ 
ity, Ripens very early; should be planted on rich 
land and given high culture. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; 
$4.00 per 100. 
Pocklington—Pale green, usually with tinge of 
golden yellow where exposed to the sun; bunch large, 
very compact; berries very large, covered with a 
beautiful white bloom; flesh juicy, sweet, with con¬ 
siderable pulp. Foliage large, leathery, healthy. A 
seedling of Concord, ripening soon after it and con¬ 
sidered its equal in quality. Vine a moderately good 
grower. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
