GRAPEVINES 
Varieties are listed in order of ripening—very early, early, mid-season, late and very late. 
The varieties which we especially recommend are marked with one to three stars. No varieties 
are starred unless they have proven their worth under varying conditions during several seasons. 
The ripening dates given represent an average in our own vineyards but they may vary in 
some seasons. Very early and early grapes will ripen almost anywhere but those listed as 
late and very late will not produce in short seasons. We recommend a selection of varieties 
so that fruit will be available over a period of weeks starting with the very early and 
extending as late as is practical. 
The more vigorous growing grapevines may be used advantageously on arbors and porches 
for shade as well as fruit. 
We recommend heavy, two-year vines for the home garden although the bearing-age vines 
which are offered in some varieties will bear a little sooner. The two-year vines will usually 
bear a small crop the first year after planting increasing yearly to abundant crops at five 
Or Six years. 
One-year vines are usually purchased by large scale commercial growers. 
Grapes do best in a sunny location. They will grow in shade but plenty of sun improves 
the quality of the fruit. 
Plants should be spaced six to eight 
feet apart. An excellent place to 
plant a home vineyard is along the 
garden fence or in several rows 
along a side of the garden. Grapes 
are very adaptable, growing in 
almost any soil that is not too wet. 
Commercial growers generally select 
a gentle slope free from low places 
where frosts are apt to occur in 
spring and fall. Steep slopes should 
be avoided because of the problem 
of soil erosion. Those contem- 
plating commercial vineyards are 
asked to write us concerning their 
needs and large quantity prices. 
ORDER EARLY 
10% Extra Stock allowed on all 
orders received on or before 
February 28, 1942. 
The Portland grape shown here is one 
of the three star varieties. It is a showy 
white grape with an unusually sweet flavor. 
Other three star grapes are Seneca, Fre- 
donia, Delaware, Golden Muscat and 
Sheridan. 

