Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ieee fe we ee we oe THE ae BLAC oe ————— —— FOUND AT LAST! What I have been looking for, for several years, A grape of the very best quality. a good keeper and shipper, hardy and productive, a good grower, that starts late and ripens early. I think the Superb Grape fills the bill exactly. o£ umelan History.—It is of my own raising, from the seed of the planted in the Spring of 1880, at South Weymonth, Mass. NY LV rr It bore its first fruit in 1882 In the Fall of the same year I brought it to Georgia with me, where it has continued to improve every year until I think it is the BesT native grape I have ever seen. Descriprion.— Vine hardy and a good grower, with short jointed, stocky fine grained wood ; leaf large. thich, dark green and very healthy; buneh large, berry medium; color black with blue bloom; seeds medium : quality SUPERB, BEST sweet and rich; flavor pure and delightful; not a particle of acrid taste in the seeds or skin; pulp tender, brittle, juicy; skin thin, but tough, flesh firm next to the skin; a littlesimilar tothe Malaga, does not erack nor drop. Iris Very PropucrivE. I have had 8 pounds on a one year graft. It starts late, thus eseaping late Spring frosts. It ripens early, two week ear.ier than the Concord, ripening here about the 10th to 15th of July. It is sn excellent keeper and shipper : best of a?l. In order that Nurserymen, Vineyardests and others that are interested in grapes may try them, I will send samples on receipt of stamps to prepay postage on them. Was on exhibition at Horticultural Hall, Worlds’ Fair. The vines will be ready for delivery in the Fall of 189%7if nothing pre- vents. Orders will be booked from now on. Price—d year, No. 1, $#0@ 5 ~© eich; $20°00 per dozen; $70.00 per 100. Two years, No. 1., $125 each; 3° $13.00 per dozen, 506 per 100. A liberal discount will be made to the trade. ee Please give me the place of meeting of your State Horticultural, and Agricultural Fair, with the address of the Secretary. T would be glad to have you make me a visit and see my grapes when ripe; I think it will pay you to do so. >> TESTIMONIALS .-——- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. FROM REPORT OF THE PROMOLOGIST FOR 1891. ‘*GRAPKS.”’ Superb. (A. F. Rice, Griswoldville, Ga.) 3unch, large to very large; cluster should- ered and much divided at base, termina- ting in avery slender tip; many berries abortive; berry, round, medium, black with blue bloom; skin, medium thick, very tough; pulp, firm, so that berry is hard even when ripe; pulp readily disolves; rich, juicy, sweet; no bitterness or accridity: quality excellent. Litt.e Sitver, N. J., July 28th, 1892. Mr. A. F. Rice, Esq., Griswoldville, Ga Dear Sir:—The basket of grapes you so kindly sent, arrived in good condition, thus proving their excellent shipping quility. The Superb was truly superb, both in size of cluster and quality of frnit Yours truly. J.T. Lovertr Co. Tirron, Ga., Aug. 13th, 1892. A. F. Rice, Esq., Griswoldville, Ga. Dear Sir:—Your letter and basket of grapes came safely to hand. IT think the grapes very fine, and properly named as they are certainly superb. Yours truly. W. O. Tirrt. FRANKLIN Grove, Lee Co. Ll, Sept. 2,°92. A. F. Rier, Griswoldville, Ga., Dear Sir :— The grapes arrived in good order, and my friends say they are superb. IT think they are very fine. tespectfully yours, N. A. WHITNEY. Ener, Ill., Jan. 17th, 1893. A.F. Rice, Griswoldville, Ga., Dear Sir :— Replying to vour card, will say that I re- ceived the basket of grapes in fine condi- tion. I was camping at Pistaqua Lake, forwarded to me there, and you can im- agine a basket of grapes of as fine quality as they were, were a treat while camping ont. Please accept thanks for them. If the grape is hardy there is no doubt but that it should be largely cultivated. Yours respect'‘ly, 2. H. Ricker, Mer. Pomona, N. C., Aug. 7th, 1891. Mr. A. F. Rice, Griswoldville, Ga.— Dear Sir: The box of Superb grapes re- ceived. They were a fine quality, of the best. I cailed the attention of all nursery- men and fruit growers to them, and all ex- pressed themselves thus, as being of the | | | FINE GRAPES. There are many choice varieties of grapes raised around Mecon, but none have been to this market which surpass or hardly compare with the “Superb ” raised by Mr. A. I. Rice, of Griswoldville. This grape has been Preece by Mr. Rice and is as finely flavored as any grape we have ever seen. while the bunches are simply perfect. —Macon Telegraph. ; BuSHBERG, JEFFERSON Co.. Mo., Aug. 10, 189L. —A. F. Rice, Esq., Griswoldville. Ga, Dear Sir: We have received from you a basket with BiSsal OA grapes and. thank you for your kind attention. We think the name you have given this grape most ap- propriate, fur it is indeed superb, and in quality fully equals, if it does not surpass its parent the Eumelan, and so far as we can judge from the samples sent it sur- passes it in size of bunch and berry. The three bunches taken from a grafted vine were especially fine. Very truly yours, Busn & Son & MEIssner, I reponta, N. Y., Aug. 15th, 1891. A.F. Rice. Griswoldville, Ga., Dear Sir:— We receided the grapes you sent us by ex- press in good condition. The Superb seems to be a hardy variety of good quality, and /on acoount of its thick skin bearing trans- portation well. It also appears to hang firmly to the stem. Judging from the color of the juice of those sent us. we should think it would be a valuable grape for dark colored wine Yours truly, T. 8S. Hupparp Co. E. H. Pratt, Sect’y. {OCHESTER, N. Y., Aug. 5th, 1892. Mr. A. F. Rick, Griswoldville, Ga.— Dear Sir: Yours of the 29th received, also sample basket of grapes. They are cer- ee aie ee td “©. vainly handsome and of excellent quality, taking a summer vacation, the basket was | and we are much obliged to you for your courtesy. Yours truly, CHASE BRoTHERs’ Co. DeLaware, Onto, Aug. 3d, 1893. F. Rice, Griswoldville. Ga.— Dear Sir: The sample of Superb grapes came yesterday. The grapes are rarely fine, It is one of the best grapes sent me in several years. Geo. W. CAMPBELL. Dupin. Ga., August 27th, 1895. Mr. A. F. Rice, Griswoldyille, Ga.— Dear Sir: I received the sample basket of your “Superb” grapes. I consider ita first- class grape and tne quality excellent and Mr. A. best. and appearances show they will be| comes up to your description. splendid shippers. Yours truly, J. Van LINDLEY. MonrrosE I*'ruit Farm, Joun M. Stupss, Prop, A NEW GRAPE. CHICAGO, Iuts , August 3d, 1892. Wantan rte ys M F. Ri é| F. Rice, Griswoldville, Ga.—Dear Ve have received from Mr. A. cee eve Weare much pleased with the sam- ae oldville, Ga., (near Macon) a basket ' ples of your new grape sent us. of most delicious grapes which he calls the | Yours truly, J. C. VAUGHN. “Superb,” and the name correctly describes THADMER, Ouro, August 27th, 1892. them.--Southern Cultivator and Dixie] A. F. Rice, Griswoldville, Ga. “Dear Sir: Farmer. I received the basket of Superb grapes ear ly in July. They were very fine indeed, both TaLLapoosa, Ga., August 21st, 1895. in appearance and quality, and well merit ) Mr. A. PF, Rreg, Griswoldville, Ga.—Dear | te name “Superb. Gee whe ieee . . AN - ALBAUGH. Sir: The grapes came to hand to-day, in tine condition, and we find them true to de- | DANVILLE, Ga., August 28th, 1895. scription. Thanking you for your courtesy, | Mr. A F. Ricg. Griswoldviile, Ga.— Dear we remain, respectfully. ‘Sir: We received sample basket of your |Superb grapes and pronounce them excel- GeoRGIA FRUIT GROWING AND lent and fully up to your description. WINERY ASSOCIATION, | Huaues Nursery AnD OrcHarp Co., Per N. C. MatrHews, Secretary, | By Duprey W. Hueues. Pres’t. Don’t Fail to Plant the Superb. After testing the Superb Grape for fifteen years, I am satisfied that it is the best grape for all purposes that I have ever seen. Are you not going to plant the Superb? You need it. Ist. Because it is of most excellent quality. 2d. Itisasure BEARER. It bore a good crop in 1894, while most all others were killed to the ground except Norton. ad. It is very productive. 4th. It is far the BEST KEEPER AND SHIPPER OF ALL. 5th. It sells for from two to three times as much as Concord or Norton. 6th. At the late World’s Fair, in Chicago, the Commissioner of the French government pronounced it the best native grape he had seen for a choice Red Wine. 7th. Make your land rich, plant the Superb and it will make you rich. Now is a good time to raise a club and get the Superb by the dozen and 100 rates. A. F. RICE, | Griswoldville, Jones County, Ga. Dthrrtte 273 OL hot te fhe base gelli tet To ALLE ro * i i With Nin +SUPERB” GRAPE.+ (Three Quarters Natural Size. )