NEW VARIETIES OF GRAPES 
All of the new varieties of grapes listed in our catalog except Caco are 
recent introductions of the New York State Experiment Station. Each one 
has some outstanding quality which adds to the improvement of our grape 
varieties. Many of these, such as Fredonia, Portland, Golden Muscat, Sheri¬ 
dan, Ontario, and Seneca, are past the experimental stage and are being 
planted commercially. Some of the others need further testing before plant¬ 
ing extensively bu^ all are worthy of a trial. New kinds of fruit are indis¬ 
pensable in meeting changing market conditions, creating new markets, main¬ 
taining interest and progress in fruit growing. Grapes are no exception in 
this respect. Many of the new kinds of grapes listed in our catalog will 
replace some of the standard varieties in the future. 
We feel qualified to recommend to you these new varieties of grapes after 
testing them in our own vineyards. Our descriptions are from our own 
personal observations in growing them. 
Prices quoted for the following kinds are for strong, two-year vines. 
FREDONIA (Blue) 
(Shown on front cover—from a snapshot taken in our own vineyards) 
The best of all early blue grapes. Clusters are large, compact, striking in 
appearance, with large berries covered with a beautiful blue bloom. Very 
productive, hardy, vigorous. Produces larger crops than Concord. Quality 
is good and better than any other grape of its season. Its firm berries make 
long distance shipments possible without crushing or injury. A wonderful 
grape for the home garden or for the commercial grower. Each $.24; 10, 
$1.80; 100, $9.00. 
PORTLAND (White) 
A new, very early, white grape recommended for home use and roadside 
market. A wonderful table grape, but its skin is too tender for shipping. 
Vine is thrifty, hardy and very productive. Tends to over-produce if not 
closely pruned. Clusters and berries are large. Fruit is very sweet and of 
good quality. Portland, each, $.23; 10, $1.80; 100, $8.00. 
SHERIDAN (Blue) 
(Shown on inside back cover) 
One of the best of all blue grapes. Famous for its long-keeping qualities. 
Can be kept in common storage until January I or later. Vine is very 
vigorous and productive. Requires close pruning to prevent over-bearing. 
Clusters are very large, handsome, compact, and firm. Fruit is sweet, highly 
flavored and equal to the best in quality. Should not be planted where 
Concord does not ripen as it is in season a few days after this variety. The 
best of all varieties for shipping. We have harvested clusters of Sheridan 
exceeding one pound in weight. Recommended for the commercial grower 
and for the home. (See table of varieties. Page 5.) Each, $.24; 10, $1.90; 
100, $9.00. 
All prices subject to discount. 
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