Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-03-20
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not then known. Tits not so hardy as is de-
sirsble, for If left uncovered q severely cold
winter will destroy the canes. Itsometimes
mildsws, and the berries will ripen uneven
", some being quite green when others are
mature. But when the vines are protected,
and the locality and season favorable, il
proves a most excellent grape, ripening usu-
ally before frost, and producing good sized,
compact, and handsome lunches OF delicious
quality. a warm, generous soil, and wintor
protection, ore tho requisites Of q good crop.
The Rebeccd lie rather small ripcns early
as the Diana the berries rich, amber-col-
ored, fine aroma /; quality, when well ripen-
ed, superior growth, slender, and needs
winter protection.
Aliens Hybriid ranks among The few
American grapes worthy of general ~cultiya-
ton. 1t has the excellence Of the Chasslas,
with the earliness of the Concord, and
hardness Of the Diana. Berries good size;
color, a mellow amber vines vigorous, and
do not mildew easily. -sJ19 -.1L
The Perkins grape. though but little dis
seminated, Is gaming many friends. II has
hardness and good qualities to commend it,
as well as vigorous growth and freedom from
mildew. The clusters are not large, but
the berries are larger than the Diana, which
it very much resembles, and its productive
ness is very great. 1t is early and trust
worthy ia all seasons, and il, we think,
destined to become very popular. Winters
vol fruit ripens earlier when vines arc
Winter protected. t-l
The Union NRage is large, handsome,
good, but too late for New England
Bunches and berries, large: vines, strong
growers, and with Winter protection is
valuable. n
The Hartford Prolific natures earlicrthba IA
the Concord; punches and berries large,
but liable to drop; fruit, good; vines,
hardy aud free growers ; not inclined to mil
dew; is a desirable variety because the
earliest, and because, like the Concord, vines
grow though neglected.
Rogers ,Seedling resembles Diana, though
punches are looser berries large.
.C2oyh's Seeding is a reddish grape Of ex-
cellent quality early punches loose; vines
hardy.
The Ontario is a large. handsome grape
Of good quality, said to be earlier thar the
Isabella, but other characteristics not vouch-
ed for.
The A4mta is a fine, large, white grape, in
size OF bunch and berry resembling the Ca
tawba. 1t is said to be earlier than the
Isabella.
The Logan is a medium sized. very dark
grape, of good quality, ripening in Septem-
Der. But its foliage is stated to be rather
delicate, though it is called very hardy, a.
It ripens its wood thoroughly in Summer.
IL docs not appear distinct enough to be-
come a popular variety. ll -.t,l
The Cayahoga has been highly praised,
and specimens tasted by US were truly ex-
cellent This TIM MAS in IQcn W. ,..;oo
inthe Ohio papers that it has been unusual
ly fine this year and Mr.. Bateha, of Co.
lumbus, thinks, ''all things considered, il is
the best native light-colored grape yet
known" The bunch is Of a good size.
Other grapes are commended by various
cultivators, among which are the Away,
Maxatawny, Garrigue's, and Opporto and
one produced by H. NJ. Bracket is likely to
prove a great acquisition closely resem-
bling the Union Village, but is superior is
earlier than the Isabella, and likely to rank
among the best native sorts.
MIR. Hovey recommends light, sandy,
thoroughly drained soil for vines, and to
avoid hard, damp, stiff loan, and not to
make the rioh soil too deep, but keep the
richness and the roots near the surface,
viIrro tho cum will wa.m than end avarp
shower give them moisture.
Near tho coast, vines should be sheltered
from Essterly storms by buildings, fences or
trees. Light and air must be admitted by
Summer pruning, but, pruning must not be
carried to excess so AZ to expose the fruit
too much to sun and rain. Prune TO secure
long, well. ripened canes, with mature buds,
as a strong vine resists mildew hat would
destroy a weak one.
Until VIC secure vines perfectly hardy,
winter protection will be advisable. This
is easily done by lsying the vines on the
earth and covering them with n little soil,
which will mako them quite sale, and gem
orally pay the ownor for al the trouble
Tribune. @