GRAPE CULTURE 
The grape is the most interesting and 
useful of all fruits for the home garden. 
A few vines will produce a great deal 
of fresh fruit for home consumption in 
addition to plenty of fruit for jellies, 
erape juice, etc. 
Few people realize that within the last 
20 years a whole series of new varie- 
ties have been originated at the New 
York State Experiment Station which 
have practically revolutionized grape 
growing in so far as the home gardener 
is concerned. As an example, few per- 
sons know that Ontario, a new white, 
and Van Buren, a new blue grape, 
ripen a full month before Concord 
and are very useful where the seasons 
are too short to grow Concord. Our 
list of grape varieties will amaze the 
amateur whose knowledge of varieties 
is limited to Niagara, Delaware, and 
Concord. 
The grape adapts itself well to all types 
of soils that are well drained and of 
average fertility. A sunny location is 
best, but fruit of fair quality may be 
grown if the vines are partially shaded. 
The vines should be planted six to 
eight feet apart. An excellent place to 
plant a home vineyard is along a gar- 
den fence or better still several rows 
planted along a side of the garden. 
Space does not permit us to give here 
the cultural requirements, the most 
; ae oe : ear important of which, is proper pruning. 
The young man in this picture is enjoying Grapes However, we include free, with every 
from one of our Bearing Sheridan Vines order of grape vines shipped, a com- 
plete pruning guide that shows by 
easily understandable illustrations how 
to prune grapes properly, how to erect the trellis; also when to cultivate, best fertilizers to use, 
and information about spraying. 

Grape vines may be planted with equal success both in spring or fall. We send along a free 
illustrated instruction sheet showing how to plant grape vines giving proper depth to plant, 
size of holes, and how to prune before planting. 
For the home gardener we recommend strong two year old vines, although the bearing age vines 
offered in some varieties bear a little sooner if given proper care. Under good conditions fruit 
is produced the first year after planting, increasing each year thereafter. Commercial growers 
often prefer one year old vines and for the commercial vineyardist they are just as good as two 
year vines. 
We send free planting, pruning and cultural instructions with each order. 
Kea 
May 17, 1942 
We have been very pleased with the beautiful healthy trees and vines you sent us and are well 
worth the money paid for them. 
I am interested in English Walnuts and do any grow in this northern climate. 
Thank you again, we will be glad to recommend your firm to everyone. 
Sincerely, MRS. ALBERT HUDEC, 
16026 Friend Ave., Maple Heights, Bedford, Ohio. 
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