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FALL AND SPRING 1867. 1868. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PRICE LIST Of Dr. H. SCHRODER, Bloomington, Illinois. Grape Vines, Currants, Gooseberries, RASPBERRIES, Blackberries, STRAWBERRIES, CHOICE ROSES, RHUBARB, ASPARAGUS, HEDGES, AND OTHER NURSERY PLANTS, FIG TREES & FOREIGN GRAPE VINES, AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. SOLD, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AT DR. H SCHRODER'S VINEYARD & FRUIT GARDEN.
My selection Grapes is perhaps the largest and finest in the West, there is no cost spared in raising the most superior vines, and all from layers of the fruit-bearing vines, and from long cuttings, all in the open air, without glass or steam. They are not "knitting needles" as often called where you can put three in a snuff box and have room for all the tobacco you want to use in a week, or like our friend Charl Rosenstiel says, "they will not live, and not die, and must take them to bed with you." My plants are strong, hardy, and sound, and will bear fruit after the second year, to pay for the outlay. I particularly invite the friends of Grape Culture or some one who wants to go into the business, to come and examine my ex tensive Vineyards, of over 20 acres.
That grape culture is very profitable can be shown in my Vine yards, for instance 1200 Concord vines planted to an acre of ground two years ago, gave me ten pounds per vine, making 12,000 pounds to the acre, sold at 20 cents, average per pound, brought me $2,400, but next y ear they are able to bea twice as much, and if sold for only 10 cents per pound will bring $2,400, per acre. Made into wine at 15 pounds to the gallon (only 12 pounds will often do it,) it will make 1,600 gallons of wine, and at $1.50 per gallon (cheaper than common rot gut whiskey,) will bring $2,400 per acre.
We have other varieties embracing the Delaware. Diana Hartford Prolife, Creveling, To Kalon, Elsinburg, Herbemont, Rodger's Hy brid, Maxatwany. Cuyahoga, Rulunder, Allen's Hybrid, Alvey, Cassady, Perkins, Muscadine, Iona, Logan, Clinton, Rebecca, Anna, Union Village, Taylor or Bullett, Norton's Virginia, &c., now lad en with fruit, which will afford parties wishing to purchase, a fine opportunity of examining the different kinds, and making up their collections. We propagate from nothing but the best wood, which has much to do with the healthy constitution of the vine. The Delaware vine is not so rampant a grower as the Concord and some other kinds, but it is only a feeble grower when it has been produced from unhealthy wood, and improperly propagated. We can furnish abundance of evidences of this on our grounds. Vines of our own production have given very desirable growth, while some that we bought gave evidence of a most injurious system of prop agation.
Our Vines having been produced in the right kind of soil, and by the right kind of culture, have most remarkable roots, which are taken up entire in lifting. This is rather a tedious process, but se cures the purchaser a much more valuable vine, than one with mu tilated roots from careless handling.
We sold large quantities last autumn and spring, which gave entire satisfaction. We are obliged to our customers for the flatter ing testimonials with which they have favored us, of the superior character of our vines. Our prices are low, but our stock is very large. and we have every facility for keeping up our supply.
Norton's Virginia.-- The best wine grape in America, south of 38 degrees. hardly, free from every disease, vigorous grow er, sure bearer. The wine stands to the best European wines, Wine is worth three times as much as any raised in America. Trimmed and trained on my system, one: cre, after six years growth, will yield from 500 to 800 gallons, by good treatment this wine will bring from $2,000 to $3,00 per acre.
No. 1. all selected plants 60 cents each, $5 per doz., $25 per hun dred.
No. 1, 40 cent each, $5 per dozen, $25 per 1--. No. 3, $2 per doz, $15 per hundred.
Concord.-- This, undoubtedly is THE Grape for the million. The hardiness and vigor of the vine, its capacity to suffer hard usage and neglect-- its productiveness and freedom from disease- the early and uniform maturity of the fruit-- its unrivalled beauty, large size, and superior flavor, are giving it a popularity unequalled by any other variety. No grape, we are inclined to think, is so rapidly growing in favor, and is being so generally planted.
As evidence of the correctness of this opinion, we may be allow ed to say, in the "catalogues of fruits for cultivation in the Unit ed States and Canadas, compiled-under the direction of the Amer ican Pomological Society. from the reports of State and District Committees," in 1852, the Concord is more generally recommended than any other. It heads the list of market and table grapes of the "Missouri State Fruit Grower's Association," and also of the East ern Pennsylvania Fruit Growing Society, and the Illinois State Hor= ticultural Society, and all Horticultural Societies since 1864.
To this testimony we add, that we have fruited it for ten years, and it has grown in favor every year. Nine-tenths of those who buy grapes in our market prefer it to all others. It brings 15 to 25 cents per pound, and we are never able to supply the demand, at the close of the season, at the highest figures.
Until recently we were not prepared to endorse the Concord as a wine grape. But it is proving to be such. We have made wine of it, which promises to be very superior, and this, be it remembered, without the use of sugar or any other ingredient. The State Soci eities of Illinois, Missouri and Eastern Pennsylvania have placed it on their list of wine grapes. At every State Fair to which I have sent samples have awarded me the premium.
Wine sold before real fermentation at three dollars per gallon.
Extra vines, one year old, 50 cents each, $4 per dozen, $16 per 100, $100 per 1,000.
No. 1, layers very fine 25 cent each, $2.50 per dozen, $10 per
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CONCORD,
No. 1. prime 25 cents each, $2,50 per dozen, $10 per hundred, $80 per thousand.
No. 2. vines good, $2 per dozen, $7 per hundred. $40 per thousand.
Select layers 50 cents each, $5 per dozen, $25 per hundred.
Two and three years old, very superior, 50 cents each, $5 per doz en, $25 per hundred. Common 2 years $12 per 90, $120 per 1000.
A few extra large vines, $1 each.
Ives' Seedling.-- This grape is next best to Concord. It is earlier than Hartford Prolific, and must bring the highest price as a market grape, besides it makes one of the richest red wines we have. Some eminent wine makers prefer it to Norton's Virginia. It is a hardy, rampant grower, adapted to any soil, and free from rot and mildew. Price, extra vines $1 each, Best No. 1, vines 50 cents each, $4 per dozen, $25 per hundred; fair vines $18 per hundred.
Perkins.-- One of the most valuable grape vines as a table and wine grape. Next to Concord it is the real American Mascat Grape, and will make a wine equal to the European Muscatee. The Very prolific, twice more than Concord, ripens with Concord; free from rot and mildew, hardy and vigorous grower.
No.1, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen, $25 per hundred.
Extra vines $1 each.
Delaware.-- The character of this superior Grape is fully es tablished, and it needs no commendation.
The following prices are so low as to place them within the reach of all.
Price, vines raised from single eyes, 35 cents each, $4 per dozen, from 10 to 20 per hundred.
No.1 50 cents each, 5 dol. per doz. 25 dol. per hundred.
No. 2, fine layers. 30 cents each, $3 per dozen, 18 dollars per hun dred,
Two years old, transplanted superior vines, $25 per hundred, extra selected $35 per hundred. Common 2 yrs. 20 dolls. per 100.
We can furnish vines from one to three years old of extra size and quality, at from 1 to 3.00 each Parties wishing to purchase either will have the best selections made for them, if they trust to our judgment and designate the priced vines they desire. Extra large from one to three years old, 1 to 3 dollars.
Box layers $2 each. $15 per doz. {These are for immediate bear No. 2, $1 each $10 per dozen. {ing with 5 to 10 feet wood on.
Herbemont.-- One of the best wine grapes south of 38 degrees, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen, $35 per hundred. Extra two year old $1 each, $50 per hundred.
Catawba.-- The great American wine grape known to most every one. One year old 15 cents each, $1 50 per dozen, $5 per hundred. Two and three year-old. 25 cents each, $2 50 per dozen, $10 per hundred. Common vines from long cuttings, $40 per thous and, one year old good for vineyard planting. 2 yrs $50 per 1000. Select bearing layers ten dollars per hundred.
Clinton.-- Very hardy variety and an excellent wine grape. My wine of this variety has, the last two years, taken the premium in every State and Horticultural Fair where I have exhibited it. It is a very rampant grower and abundant bearer, desirable south of 38 degrees.
Price, one year old, 25 cents each, $1 50 per dozen, $6 per hun dred, $45 per thousand. Mine is the genuine Clinton.
Isabella.-- Same price as Clinton
Hartford Prolific.-- One of the earliest grapes, hardy, good bearer. No. 1, one year old, 35 cents each, $3 per dozen, $16 per hundred. No. 2, one year old, 25 cents each, @2 per dozen, $10 per hundred. Two and three years old, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen, $25 per hundred.
Diana.-- One year old, 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. $16 per hundred. No. 2, one year old, 15 cents each, $2 per dozen, $16 per hundred. Two year old, 50 cents each, $2 per dozen, $10 per hundred.
Dracut Amber.-- One year old, 40 cents each, 4$ per doz en, $20 per hundred.
Two years old, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen.
Canby's August, Hyde's Eliza, Louisa, York Madeira, Clara, El
Cynthiana [V?] 75 cts each $8 p Day 40 cents p 100.
singburg, Marion, Creveling, Rebecca a fine white grape, North Car olina Seedling, Swatara, To Kalon, Sage, Nunkey, Cassady an excel lent wine grape, Brinkle, Alvey, Anna, a white grape, late, Bood's Black, very early, Lydia, Manhatton, Christine, Winslow, Urbana, Adams, Ohio Claret, German Seedling, Graham, Cunningham, Lin coln, Lenoir, Bergundy, Meade's Seedling, Maxatawny. a fine white grape Marry, Raisen, Empire, American Hamburg, White King, Raabe, Aicken, Little Ozark, Wilmington, white. All of the above are the same price.
Rogers' Hybrid, from No. 1 up to No.43, most all one year old. 50 cts. each, $5 per dozen, 30 dol. per hun. 2 years 75 cts. each.
Allen's Hybrid, a fine white grape, same.
Risling, one of our best European grapes, raised successfully in Illinois and Missouri, one of our German Cabinet wine; Rulander, another Cabinet wine grape; Union Village, Golden Clinton, Scupper nong, El Passo, California, Los Angelos. North America, St. Gene via, Catharine, Mammoth Catawba. All of the above are the same price as Rogers' Hybrid. And 100 more of American varieties at reasonable prices.
Adirondae, a new variety in the market. Price 60 cents each, one and two years old.
Israella and Iona, 1 year old 60 cts. each, 6 dol. per doz. 35 dollars per hundred. Girard, Mountain, same price.
Northern Mascadine, 20 cts. 3 dol. per dozen, 12 dol. per 100
Martha, a new white seedling from Concord, excellent, $2 each.
Salem, the new and best Rogers Hybrid, 1 year 3 dollars each.
Black Hawk, two dollars each.
FOREIGN GRAPES. I also have a fine collection of European and Asiatic varieties, some of them have been fruiting in Southern Illinois for several years in the open air.
Chassellas, all varieties, 75 cents each; Syrian, Smyrna, Terra Promise, or the "Grape of the Holy Land." Black Hamburg, and all Hamburgs, Palestine, and thirty more varieties same price.
CUTTINGS. Catawba, 75 cents per hundred, 4 dol. per thousand; Isabella, do.
Clinton, 1 dollars per hundred. 6 collars per thousand.
Concord, two eyes, 75c. per hundred, 5 dol. per thousand. " 3 eyes, one dol per 100, 6.50 pr 1000. " 3 to 5 eye extra 1.50 pr 100, 8 per 1000.
Norton's Virginia, extra wood 2 dol. per 100 8 dol. per 1000. double long cuttings, 2dol. or 100; 12 per 1000 Herbemont, 15 pr 1000.
Delaware, 2 to 3 eyes, 1,50 per 100, 10 per 1000. Extra long cuttings, 2 dol. pr 100, 14 pr 1000. All other vareties in proportion.
Hartford Prolific, 2 dol. per hundred, 12 dol. per thousand; Perkins, {same} 25; Rogers Hybrids, same; Rulander and European sorts, same.
Diana, 2 dols. per hundred, 12 dols. per thousand; Taylors Bul let, same; Muscatine, same.
Currant Cuttings-- Red Dutch, 70 cts. per hundred, 6 dollars per thousand.
Victoria, Cherry, Crystal, and other new sorts, 1,50 per hundred, 10 dol. per thousand.
White Dutch, 1 dol. per hundred. 8 dollars per thousand.
White Grape, 1,50 per hundred, 10 dollars per thousand; White Transparent, same
La Versaillaile, La Hative, La Vertile de Angers, La Cham paign, and other new sorts, at 2 dollars per hundred.
CURRANTS. This much neglected, yet highly valuable fruit, is now receiving more attention than formerly. We can furnish this season, large quantities of one and two year old plants, of the following kinds:
RED DUTCH, 1 and 2 years old, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. $5 per hundred, 40 dollars per thousand.
RED DUTCH, bearing, 4 years 15 cts. 2 dol. per doz. 9 dol. per hundred, 55 dollars per thousand.
WHITE GRAPE, 25 cts. each, 3 dol. per doz. 9 dol. per hundred.
RED GRAPE, 25 cts. 2,50 per dozen, 8 dollars per hundred.
VICTORIA, same price.
[Jaes?] Seedling Catting 2 to 3 Eg Each 3 cents p 100 or 20 cents per 1000 Cynthiaes same Price.
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[column 1] LA VERSAILE, 25 cts. 3 dolls. per hun. 10 dolls. per hundred. CHERRY, BLACK ENGLISH, and BLACK NAPLES, same.
GOOSEBERRIES. AMERICAN and HOUGHTON SEEDLINGS.—Entirely free from mildew; an enormous bearer. This fruit is most excellent, and greatly superior to many kinds. 1 and 2 years old 15 cts. each, 1.50 per dozen, six dollars per hundred, fifty dollars per thousand.
RASPBERRIES. DOOLITTLE. PURPLE CANE, HUDSON RIVER, ALLENS, COL, WILDER, RED ANTWERP, BRINKLES ORANGE, WHITE ENGLISH, BELLE DE FONTENAY, MARVILLE of the four Seasons, OHIO EVERBEARING, 10 cents each, one dollar per dozen, two to six dollars per hundred. CATAWISSA, eight dollars per hundred. DOOLITTLE, improved Black cap, four dollars per hundred, and only eighteen dollars per thousand.
RHUBARB. MYATT'S LINNAEOUS, is so much superior to all other kinds, that we cultivate it exclusively. $1,50 per dozen, $5 per hundred.
STRAWBERRIES. WILSON'S ALBANY, 1 dol. per hun 5,50 per thousand. McABOY'S SUPERIOR, 1.50 per hundred, 7,00 per thousand. RUSSEL'S PROLIFIC, 1.50 per hun 7,00 per thousand. EARLY SCARLET, 1.50 per hun. 7.00 per thousand. WASHINGTON, 1.50 per hundred, 7.00 per thousand.
[column 2] PINES, 1.50 per hundred, 7.00 per thousand. IUCUNDA or 700, 2.50 per hundred.
Flowers and Bulbs. Roses—Of more than a hundred varieties, the best in the country, From 20 cents to 75 cents each, 1 dollar to 3 dollars and fifty cents, per dozen, 16 dollars per hundred, 100 dollars per thousand.
PAOENIES.—A very fine assortment, 25 to 75 cents each, 2 to 6 dollars per dozen, 10 to 30 dollars per hundred.
Peach, Pear, Cherry and Plum Trees. I have a small number of fine selected Plumb, Cherry, Peach and Pear Trees, which I will sell cheap, extra selected, 1 dollar each.
Hedge Plants. OSAGE ORANGE.—One year old, No. 1, 3 dollars per thousand. Osage Orange Seed 1 dollar and 50 cents per pound.
WINES. WINE—The purest and best kinds from one to four years old for sale by the Gallon, Dozen or Bottle. Also sparkling wines of my own production. Samples of Deleware, Concord, Clinton, Norton's Virginia, Herbemont and Catawba, 15 dollars per dozen bottles, packed well.
When the parties are not known to us, orders must be accompanied by the Cash, or a suitable reference. We keep the right of substituting varieties if we have not exactly the ordered sorts, without otherwise ordered. [end of column 2]
Special Notice! In order that my friends going into the Wine Business may know the quality of wines of different leading varieties, and to have a taste of the same, I will sell 12 bottles of the different sorts well packed in a case at $15. Half a dozen bottles $8. ADDRESS,
Dr. H. SCHRODER, Bloomington, Illinois.
Bloomington, Illinois, January 24 1868. Mr. John B. Minor
My Dear Sir: [Concurring?] [?] & after a little sickness come to your Kind letter to answer the Same. Pardon me for not having done the Same before. I have a very extensive Business all over the U.S. and my Correspondance is immense. My Stock of Vines & Cuttings is the largest ever offerd by one man in the U.S. Now than to your letter I have answered all your Questions as good I [out?] and if not satisfactory send me more to answer. I assure you that it shall make me only Pleasure to do so. And if you have any orders for me send them along and you shall find out that I always try to please my Customers. over
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There is a good deal of money in raising Vines from cuttings in open air largely.
1000 Dollars expended brought mostly 5000 Dollars in one year. I have made in the last 10 years nearly 100,000 dollars this way & in Grape Culture, and for you particular it will pay big & well for many years to come as Grape Culture is just beginning
Please send me an order & answer & recommend me by your many friends
Yours truly
Dr. H. Schroder
If you want any more Copys of the enclosed [Essay?] with pleasure she shall be send.
Dr. H. Schroder Vineyard & Fruit Garden Recd (ie Read I being sick) 18th Mar. 1868.