GRAPES 
Grapes are an important crop for the Pacific North- 
west. Their commercial possibilities are increasing. 
A demand by manufacturers of juice, wineries, pro- 
cessing plants and fair prices for fresh fruit has made 
grape growing profitable. 
The American varieties of grapes are hardy and vigorous and 
widely planted. American varieties are mostly grown commer- 
cially and for home use in the Northwest. 
Most European varieties require winter protection except 
when planted in more sheltered, mild-climated localities. 
Planting Distances: Grapes are usually planted in rows eight 
feet apart. When set 8x8 feet, 680 vines are required per acre. 
If set 10 feet apart 435 vines per acre will be required; if set 
8x10 feet, 540 vines per acre. 
Production: In Eastern Washington under favorable condi- 
tions, grapes have produced up to approximately 10 tons per acre 
from about seven-year-old plantations. A three-year vineyard 
under normal conditions should produce about three tons per 
acre; five tons the fourth year. 
AMERICAN GRAPE VARIETIES (Hardy) 
Varieties listed in order of ripening. 
Color of each variety indicated following name. 
Fredonia. (Black) A newer variety, one of the best black 
grapes bearing large, compact clusters of juicy berries, well fla- 
vored, hang well on the vine. Three weeks earlier than Concord. 
Hardy, productive, strong grower. 
Portland. (White) One of the earliest grapes to ripen. Excel- 
lent flavor, productive and hardy. Its large, beautiful, yellowish- 
white berries contain high sugar content. 
(Black) Clusters and berries large, glossy 
Campbell's Early. 
Ripens with 
black, sweet and juicy. Good keeper and shipper. 
Moore's Early. 
Island Belle. (Black) The favorite grape for growing west of 
the Cascade Mountains. Large fruit, large compact clusters, 
‘juicy and well flavored. Good shipper. 
Niagara. (White) Berries medium to large. Good quality. 
Niagara holds the same position among white grapes as Concord 
among black or purple varieties. Ripens with the Concord. 
Worden. (Purple) Seedling of Concord, which it resembles. 
Berries larger, fruit well flavored, ripens several days earlier than 
Concord. Hardy. 
Caco. (Red) A new red grape of exceptional merit. Wine-red, 
compact bunches, good size, well flavored, holds fruit well after 
ripening. Hardy, thrifty grower. (See color illustration, page 8). 
Concord. (Purple) One of the most popular of all grapes, 
bearing large, regular crops of blue-black berries, sweet and finely 
flavored. One of the best grapes for jelly, juice and jam. The 
standard American grape for vineyards; should be in every home 
garden. 
Agawam. (Red) Deep red or maroon. Large meaty berries, 
large, loose shouldered bunches. Delightful flavor. Ripens with 
Concord or trifle later. Strong, vigorous grower. 
Catawba. (Red) Large, copper-red, rich musky flavor, late 
ripening, sweet. Used extensively for making wine. 
EUROPEAN GRAPE VARIETIES (Medium Hardy) 
Csaba. (Pearl of Csaba) Hardy, north European grape, devel- 
oped as a hybrid in Hungary. Has withstood severe winters of 
Eastern Washington, over 30 degrees below zero without dam- 
age. Fruit white, medium size, seeds small and not noticeable. 
Flavor pleasing, spicy, slightly Muscat flavor. Ripens very early 
—about 10 days to two weeks before Moore’s Early, 30 days be- 
fore Concord. Excellent table grape. Good wine grape. 
Malaga. (White) Large bunches, large yellowish-green berries. 
One of the best shippers. Vine strong grower, very productive, 
thrives in many soils. 
WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON 
Ribier. (Black) Immense round berries on large, well filled 
clusters. Firm, juicy and sweet. Good shipper. 

CONCORD GRAPES 
Black Hamburg. (Black) Excellent eating grape. A great 
favorite. Adaptable to wide range of growing conditions. Berries 
large, elongated, sweet, crisp. 
Muscat. (White) Berries large, pale amber, sweet, muscat fla- 
vor. Popular table and raisin grape. Flesh firm, brittle, sweet, 
rich, fine flavor. 
White Sweetwater. (White) A favorite white grape. Ripens 
early. Quality good, beautiful clear green, tinged with golden 
bronze where exposed to sun. Clusters large and long, berries 
medium to large. 
Thompson Seedless. (White) Seedless. Bunches large and 
long, berries yellowish white, seedless, excellent quality. Heavy 
bearer. Valuable as a table and shipping grape, for drying and 
raisins. 
Flame Tokay. (Red) Bunches very large, berries large, thick 
skin, pale red or flame colored; flesh firm, sweet, sprightly flavor. 
A beautiful red grape for table use. Vigorous, heavy producer. 
Zinfandel. (Black) A famous wine grape. Berries rather 
small, round, thin skinned, juicy, borne on compact clusters. 
Regular, heavy bearer. Has proved hardy and adaptable to many 
localities in Eastern Washington. 
Alecante Bouschet. (Red) Sweet. Bright red juice. Wonderful 
wine grape. Berries medium size, round, firm, tough skin. Abun- 
dant producer. Leaves turn brilliant red in fall. 
Grapes Growing 100% 
“My grapes received from you are grow- 
ing 100%—and the apples and prunes. I 
am very well pleased with all of them.’— 
Oliver, British Columbia. 
In good 
shape. I am well pleased with the trees. 
They certainly have good tops and roots— 
also the grapes are wonderfully well 
rooted.”’—Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 
“Received my nursery stock 
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