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Show Choose Right Varieties in Planting a Vineyard Some hints on planting grapes are offered by J. Harold Clark, assistant pomologist of the New Jersey agricultural agri-cultural -experiment station. The choice of varieties Is of first Importance Impor-tance in planting a vineyard. The varieties va-rieties which at this time most nearly j meet the requirements of New Jersey growers are the old standards headed by Concord (blue), Brighton (bluish red), and Niagara (white). For home use several others may be recommended, recommend-ed, such as Ontario, Campbell Early, Worden and Delaware. Grapes will thrive on many types of soils, but a fertile or sandy loam Is tleslrable for a vineyard site. The planting distance will vary according to variety, fertility of soil and type of implements which will be used for cultivation. A good average distance on fertile soil In 8 feet apart In rows 10 feet apart. Large, vigorous, one-year-old plants should be purchased from a reliable nursery. The time of planting Is usually usu-ally early spring and the methods are auoui me same as ior tree rruits. The vines should be planted as deep as or a little deeper than they were in the nursery row. The top should all be pruned off with the exception of two strong buds on the strongest cane. Cut the long roots back to 6 to 8 IncheB so that they can be spread out and soli worked In among them in a hole 12 to 18 Inches in diameter. |