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HARRISON’S NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD. 
GRAPES ( T ^ R ) 
The history of this 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 today 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 grapevines. 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 
succeed 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 in 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. Near a large river or lake an 
exposure facing the water is most desirable. 
BLACK VARIETIES. 
McPike. —This grand new variety was originated 
in Southern Illinois. 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 beau¬ 
tiful 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 superb quality; by 
far the best grape grown; one berry measured 3 3-5 
inches. The grape is almost perfection. Price 50c. 
each. 
Campbell’s Early.-— It is strong, hardy, vigorous 
growth; thick, heavy, perfectly healthy foliage; it 
is, both as to cluster and berry, of large size, of a 
glossy color, with a beautiful blue bloom; pulp 
sweet and juicy, free from foxiness; seeds small, 
few in number and part readily from the pulp; good 
keeper. Middle August. Price 25c. each. 
Moore’s Early.— A large black grape of The Con¬ 
cord type, the entire crop ripening before the Con¬ 
cord; bunch medium, berries large, with blue 
bloom; flesh pulpy, of medium quality; vine hardy, 
moderately productive, better as it attains age; 
planted extensively as a market sort. 10c. each; 
75c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 
Champion or Tallman.-— Vine a strong, vigorous 
grower, healthy, hardy and productive; bunch large, 
berries black, quality poor, but profitable as a mar¬ 
ket grape because of its extreme earliness. 10c. 
each; 75c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
Concord.— Early, most popular grape on the .mar¬ 
ket, 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, ten¬ 
der; vine a strong grower, very hardy, healthy and 
productive. 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100; 
RED VARIETIES. 
Wyoming*.— Vine very hardy, healthy and robust, 
T^uth thick, leathery foliage; color of berry similar 
to Delaware, but brighter, being one of the most 
beautiful of the amber or red grapes, and in size 
nearly double that of the Delaware; flesh tender, 
jumy, sweet, with a strong native aroma; ripens 
before Delaware; the early red market variety. 
10c. each; /5c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 
Delaware. — Red; bunch small, compact, some¬ 
times shouldered; berries small; skin thin, but firm; 
flesh juicy, very sweet and refreshing, of best qual- 
ity 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 
Agawam (Rogers’ Hybrid No. 15).—Red or ma¬ 
roon color; bunches usually loose, shouldered, ber¬ 
ries large; skin thick, fleshy, pulpy, meaty, juily, 
of . a £ lch ’ Peculiar aromatic flavor; ripens about 
woth Concord; a good keeper; vine a strong, rank 
grower, hardy and productive; should be pruned 
perlOO long- canes * 10c * each » 75c - P er dozen; $4.00 
WHITE VARIETIES. 
Niagara.—Occupies the same position among the 
white varieties as Concord among the black* the 
prof ! table , market sort; bunch and berry 
large, greenish white, changing to a pale yellow 
McPIKE 
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. 
Pocklington. —Pale green, usually with a 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 considerable pulp; foliage large leathery; 
healthy; a seedling of Concord, ripening soon after 
it, and considered its equal in quality. Vine is 
moderately good grower, 10@ s each; 75c. per dozen; 
$1.00 per 100; “ ' ' 
