New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-02
VJyrrlRDS NEAR CLETELAND, OHIO
VISIT or THE GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION TO
THE VINEYARDS.

VISIT or THE GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION TO
THE VINEYARDS.
IRON OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
CofI,NER. Aug. 25.-The Lake Shore Grape Grew
MS Association of Northern Ohio accompanied by dis
tineuished horicultursts from various parts Of the
country visited the vineyards of this place which is
miles east of Cleveland, receiving a hearty well
come Among the prominent gentlemen present
were Col Harris of The Ohio Farmer DR.. WardeT of
Cincinnati and Mr.. CaywOOd Of POughkeepsle ms
visit is considered important one, as grapes are
fast becoming the most valuable crop IN tins part OF
the State. This fruit has proved remarkably sue
cessful on the Lake Shore and within about six
wears millions of vines have been planted. upland
farms which formerly were considered almost worth
less are now selling at fabulous prices
II was not until The TRIBUNE published an account
of this region few years ago, that the people re-
allied what a mine Of wealth was buried IN their
CLAW ridges The wonderful success which attended
grape culture In this county has attracted many
growers from all parts of the country. Merchants OF
Cleveland and Cincinnati have purchased land here
which to-day is covered with vineyards. No skill OF
knowledge of grape growing seems required TO pro-
duce bOuntiful crops The climate and tho soil are
lust what are required to mature and Tpen grapes
1erfectlv The Delaware, Concord, Catawba, lsa-
bella, and Iowa, all do equally we'll Those who
prune get good crop, as 90 those who grow III the
natural way.
Messrs Searls Huntington, Smith, Behlan, Sexton,
AmmOn Smith and Durham. Most Of the vines are
in thrifty condition, and clear OF weeds Ihese gen
tleman have each from 10 10 ~ acres IN vineyards.
Many of the growers tram to one, two, and three
stakes; others train upon wire trelhses few only
practice the rules laid down to pruning. Nowhere
are clusters in more prOfuSOn than here and already
the purple tints begin 10 appear The CataWba seems
to be general favorite though many speak highly OF
other varieties. The Concord, in one instance, was
declared TO be the most trustworthy OF all m
No persons fully agree on any one variety Inc
practice here is TO plant in rows SXS feet and allow
the vines TO spread as much as possible. However
there are few exceptions to this. Complaints are
made about growing grapes for wine. III seems that
a number OF the German lquOr dealers OF Cleveland
have put out large vineyards here, with the lntCn-
tiOn of making wine on large scale. Some OF the
Temperance folks say that ALREADY these Germans mans
peculiar manner-that is, they meet together, sing
songs and drink wine on this day.
1t will indeed be sad when Euclld-st, which Bay
ard TAYLOR describes as one of the most beautiful in
the world, becomes peOpled with Sabbath breakers
and lined with drinking saloons. To-Day STOOD
upon hill clad with vines, and overlooking chuTch
spires and hundreds of happy homes. In house
near by heard loud voices, and the chnklng OF
glasses and children passed hither and thlther with
This evening the visitors were escorted by band
of music to Shaw Academy where the ladies' oil Go-
lameT had prepared a supply for their guests MS
not mere bread and butter affair for the tables
decorated with flowers, and loaded with grapes
peaches: pies, cakes, and meat including milk, tea
and coffee The waters were gOOd-lOOk1ng young Ia
dies DR.. Warden said that the Black Hawk promised
TO supplant the Concord at Cincinnati. Mr. Under
hill of BrOcktOn, n. y said They had 1900 acres
of grapes in bearing within a radius Of five
miles All varieties 90 well, though much
fear is felt for tSon the Iona Pgb and Delaware The
cross between the native Charter Oak and the Black
Hamburg Mr. Bartholomew of Westheld, N. u,
said that in Lockport grapes are doing finely eSpe
cially the Catawba Isabella, Concord and Iona. In
afew instances, narrow terraces, disease known
as the shriyel has done some damage, since there
has been no rain since the LIST of juno. On Seneca
Lake grapes suffer but little from mildew. in
pruning. pTomiscuous slashIng viii not do The CEN
ter stem should be nipped back. Evaporation pro-
heated condition.
Mr.. Caywood Of POughkeepsie, n. Y, In reply to
question said: cannot begin TO tell you how felt
when came TO your unsurpassed grape region this
morning Not single sound leaf can be found
on my vines ut home. Damp weather undoubtedly
caused tho grape-rot for never knew il to attack
grapes In dry seasons. Much should be observed
should never be used. Instead. vegetable mold
should If possible be procured. Several ladies went
with tho Committees through the vineyards, in the
examination. - =
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