The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-03-12
GRAPES.


The best varieties of grapes adapted to our
soil and climate, was next under discussion
Mr., Gait remarked that he regarded soil O.
greater Importance to the success Of grape
culture, than the varieties for cultivation
In his experience with the varieties, he has
found the Delaware and the Concord to do
well. The Hartford Prolific does not do well
He regards his soil too wet to fairly test
most varieties. The Creveling has proved
almost total failure. The Clinton succeeds
tolerably we'll
Mr.. Rowland said the Concord and Hart.
ford Prolific, on his grounds, do very well ev-
/ cry year. His soil is sand with mixture OF
clay and clay subsoil. He hastried the Clinton
and failed altogether, because they do not
ripen well. The Rebecca also fails to mature
well.
Mr. Brande, remarked that dry, sandy soil
is best adapted to grape culture. This was
so regarded in Europe, as well as in this
country. Mr. Brande said he had sufficient
experience, TO satisfy him that he could make
the raising OF grapes a success His Isabella
har done we'll; he covers it in winter His
Delawaros have not done we'll He regards
our lake shore soil well adapted to the grow
ing OF grapes 1t is better to cover grape
vines with earth, than with straw, in winter.
He regards the grape the most attractiv of
all wires or plants for cultivation IN this lat
itudr. 1t can be attended to easily, and its
progress be watched with pleasure and salts.
faction. 1t is not only useful but ornamental.
among the Surroundings of family dwelling
The methods OF taking care of grapes, cannot
be learned altogether from books it requires
the exercise of Judgment and experience
Mr.. Hinsdale, remarked that his experience
in this vicinity extended through period of
twenty-four years. His first experiments
were with low grounds and wet soil He
planted the Isabella and Catawba. The
grapes did not mature we'll. and ripened on
an average about once in every six years At
later period, he undetermined his grounds,
and since then, has had no trouble whatever.
The most natural soil for grapes is unquestion
ably sandy soil, and dry. Temaced hill
sides have always been regarded the most de-
sirable location for the cultivation of grapes
the most celebrated vineyards in Europe are
found so located. He believes the soil in this
vicinity well adapted, and capable of being
used to great advantage in growing grapes
He covers his Cataw ba and Isabella vines in
winter with leaves and earth; he thinks il
much better to cover all varieties-even the
most hardy kinds-and gave his reasons there
for. The Concord can b oduced every
year without difficulty, am, - considers it a
! Al. A.,
Delaware is as hardy as the Concord. The
Diana is also favorite white grape, and ear
| be raised without difficulty, and kept unit
Christmas. The Iona is q more recent intro
| duetiOn, and he considers it the best favored
outdoor grape. The Rebecca is a goo,
favored grape, but last year gave signs OF rot
Mr.. Gait said the Iona had not succeeded
well with him, He repeated again, that dr.
soil, such as hill-sides, was the most natura
location for grapes. In Europe hill-sides ar
Everywhere preferred. The last season wa
a dry one, hence grapes did uncommonly vel
proving that dryi better than wet, for grapes
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Signor Don Juan
Gave two of his entertainments-on o
/ AlOnQGl uuu OnC Gu uCSNd1 GNSuluR-lH
present week. We are assured by those VIII
were present at these exhibitions, that he is
man of more than ordinary skill in his profei
sion. He has in addition. the merit of avoi(
ing all vulgarisms and impropreties In HI
performances, INDUCING in nothing calculate
to offend good taste His powers as a vel
ioquist, are rar ely if ever surpassed
The following resolution was passed at Il
meeting of the Good Templars on Tuesda
evening last
WHEREAS, "Signor D on JUAN" did on Il
even ny of the 9th inst, give one OF his Graz
Entertainments at Simmons Hall, for I
bcueht OF Kenosha Lodge No. 100, |. .. q. !
OF tie City Kenosha, Wis, therefore be Il
Resoigcd, That we, the members OF the 50
ken ,sha Lodge No 109, in cOnsiderati
OF the above ed iaet, tender to Don Jual
cur sIuccre J,.anks for his liberality, and Won
recommend his Ent erta inment to any CO
mummy VINO may be favor red with the privile
OF vi Messing 1t.
ie KenoSha, NJ arch 10th. 1868.
Or JoHN JONES,
a JESSIE r NELSON Commits