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, grape juice, etc. 
Few people realize that within the last 20 years a whole series of new varieties 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 ex- 
ample, few persons 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. 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 garden fence 
or better still several rows planted along a side of the garden. 

The Ripening Dates for Fruits 
given in this catalog are for av- 
erage seasons at our location in 
Western New York. 
YATES »— 
Red. Clusters and berries large, 
pink to light red when fully ma- 
tured. Clusters are shouldered and 
often weigh a pound or more. 
Quality of the best, sweet, firm 
and crisp. The fruit keeps well in 
a cool place until Dec. Ist or later. 
Ripens soon after Concord. Vine 
is very vigorous, hardy and free 
from disease. This variety looks 
better in our test vineyard every 
year and we can now recommend 
it as one of the best late red 
gtapes. Originated by the New 
York State Experiment Station. 
