EUROPEAN 
GRAPEVINES 
Vitis vinifera is the so-called European Grape 
Vine, though its native country is Western Asia, 
that is, the region south of the Caspian Sea, Persia, 
Armenia, and the adjacent regions, extending perhaps 
from the Crimea to the northwestern Himalaya, From 
a very early period it was cultivated in Western Asia 
and Egpyt (Gen. ix 20, 21; xl 10), whence it has 
spread to all parts of the world suitable for its cul- 
tivation. It flourishes in Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, 
France, Germany and the western part of this coun- 
try. The climate and soil of California are especially 
adapted for the cultivation of the Grape Vine. Grapes 
are one of the finest of fruits and they are produced 
in great abundance and variety. The fruit is made 
into wine and brandy; the dried berries of some 
varieties constitute raisins, while those of another 
variety (Black Corinth or Zante) are the currants 
of commerce. Thousands of carloads grown in Cali- 
fornia are also consumed, in the fresh state, in Cali- 
fornia and the East. 
The European Grape requires a long, warm grow- 
ing season, free from summer fogs and rains. Grapes 
thrive in soils ranging from fine sands to heavy clay 
loams; loams and sandy loams being the best types. 
Deep soils are preferred, but most important of all 
is that they be well drained. These conditions are 
found in most parts of California, except certain 
coastal districts, where it would be best perhaps to 
plant the American Grape. Grapes come into bearing 
quickly, and a crop is usually harvested the third 
year, 
Our Grape Vines are grown in Phylloxera-free Kern 
County and do not have to be dipped. 
GRAPE VINES — Common European Varieties 


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Vines ‘fT at each and 10 rates are prepaid. 
See page 2 for assortments. 
Write for price on 1000 or more, stating quantity. 
ALICANTE BOUSCHET. Wine variety, though also 
suitable for table. Strong grower, bunches and _ berries 
medium size, black; high in sugar; juice rich red, whereas 
most black varieties have the red color only in the skin; 
hence used principally as color grape in wine. Also excel- 
lent for grape juice and jelly. Leaves ornamental, turning 
red and autumn colors in fall. September. 
