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7 Set the vines deep enough to cover the main stem and in holes sufficiently 
Growing Grapes large for the anaes without crowding. 8 ft. apart each way 1s ample planting 
distance. Cut the tops back to 3 to 4 buds. Clean cultivation or mulch in the early part of the season. Good 
drainage, well rotted manure or Nitrogen fertilizers are most beneficial. Dusting Sulphur or Bordeaux 
mixture during rainy periods along with arsenate of lead during early summer will control mildews and 
berry moth. Trim your grape vines in December or January. One system of training the vines is described 
in our Booklet “Successful Planting” sent free with each order. 
| ae Four New Grapes of © 
Mer it & 
These new varieties (with the exception of Caco)’ 
are recent introductions of the N. Y. Experiment Sta- — 
tion and all surpass the older standard kinds in both . 
fruit and vine characteristics. i? 
C (New Red Grape.) A variety of exceptional ’ 
GiCO merit and should be in every collection 
planted, is the most beautiful of the hardy grapes; the 
bunches are large, well shouldered, color wine red 
with abundant bloom. Bunches are compact and of 
good size and form. Earlier than Concord and is sweet 
and palatable several weeks before it is fully ripe. 
Caco is beyond doubt one of the best of our native 
red grapes. 
(White.) The earliest of all grapes. 
P ortland Large bunch and berry; flesh sweet, 
juicy, and of fine flavor. A valuable early grape for 
home gardens, and bids fair to hold first-place as an 
early market variety. The vine of Portland is par- 
ticularly satisfactory as it is vigorous, productive, 
hardy and healthy. 
° Black, larger bunch and berry and 
Sheridan the best variety to follow Concord. 
Good quality. Dr. U. P. Hedrich, of New York Sta- 
tion, says: “Sheridan is probaby the most valuable 
New Grape and is sent out with the expectation that 
it will supplement the Concord which it surpasses in 
vine and fruit characteristics in many regions.” 
© The finest early grape. Fredonia 
Fredonia ripens with the earliest. Bunch and 
berries large. Skin firm. Flavor of the best. It fills 
a long felt need for an early TABLE GRAPE of high 
quality that would make a real appetizing appearance 
in our fruit markets. It does not crack. Commercial 
growers will find this grape a money-maker. One of 
Americas best red juice varieties. 
Standard 
Varieties 

(Blue.) An old variety; does well 
Concord wherever planted; good size; pro- 
uctive. 
(Red.) One of the best commercial 
Catawba grapes in cultivation. Bunch large 
and compact; a strong grower and very productive; 
Concord Seedless 
ane a ary a neUty, eo eeue seedless. Be 
the first in your community to have this sensa- F 
tional New Variety—fruit resembles the Standard quality good. : 
and Concord in color and season of ripening. Niagara (White.) The most popular white 
Clusters and berries are somewhat smaller but grape in existence. Fruit large and 
are perfectly SEEDLESS. The first real satisfac- very productive; a good grower, ripening same season 
tory peecdiess Gree: that can be Erown here in as Concord, equally good, valuable in every way. 
our Northern an astern States. A fine Grape Bs 
for table use, for pies and other culinary uses. Wo rden VOB EM ic amie ahs renee eae 
Price $1.00 each; 10 for $8.50 postpaid. than. Concord. Very popular for both commercial 
planting and the home vineyard. 
Every home should have a dozen or more grape vines planted on an arbor or along the garden fence. The 
are delicious to eat fresh from the vines; can, be made into the most healtltepronddit eae juice and Jelly j 
well, who doesn’t like grape jelly? Once planted the grape vines will continue to yield for years with prac- 
tically no special attention. Our grapes are strong, well-rooted plants that are sure to grow for you. 
PRICE OF GRAPES (Strong 2 year Vines) 
Postpaid By Express 
th) Each 5 10 25 100 1000 
NOW Varieties 0... ecsesssessseesseesessscscerseeeeeees $ .25 $1.15 $2.25 $3.75 $12.00 
Standard Varieties (except Concord)........ .20 .90 1.75 2.75 10.00 $75.00 
CONOOR ooccankcceecee icsceectpasssccos MMSE, 15 .70 1.50 2.25 7.50 50.00 
Quantity Prices on | yr. Vines on request—Please state variety and quantity desired. 

1 each Caco, Portland, Fredonia, Sheridan 
Special Collection NEW GRAPES and Concord Seedless, $1.75, postpaid. 3 
each (15 strong vines), $4.50 postpaid. 

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