Table of Contents PRODUCTION .....................................p. 2 Raspberry Varieties - CONTRACT GROWING ........................p. 3 Red, Gold & Black .....................p. 33 GRADING STANDARDS .......................p. 3 Rhubarb varieties ...........................p. 35 PRICING ..............................................p. 3 HOPS ................................................p. 36 PAYMENT TERMS/PREPAYMENT ACCESSORIES & BOOKS .................p. 37 DISCOUNTS/VOLUME DISCOUNTS ....... p. 3 Blue-X Vine Shelters ......................p. 37 PACKING & SHIPPING ........................p. 4 Plantra Grow Tubes ......................p. 37 NEW PRICE LIST SUMMARY................p. 4 Vineyard Markers ..........................p. 37 ROYALTY INFORMATION ....................p. 4 Bamboo Poles ...............................p. 37 VINES PER ACRE GUIDE ......................p. 4 Avigard Flexnet .............................p. 38 LETTER & LOCATION ..........................p. 5 Liquidfence ...................................p. 38 GRAPE GROWING INFO. .....................p. 5 Whiff .............................................p. 38 HOME GROWER Maxsea .........................................p. 39 Home Growers Collection ................. p. 6 Walker’s FRUIT FARMS ................... P. 39 Rootstock/Decorative Vines ...............p. 7 Books ............................................p. 40 GRAPES MILITELLO FARM SUPPLIES INC. ......p. 42 American Varieties ..........................p. 8 CHEMICALS Seedless Varieties ..........................p. 12 Herbicides .....................................p. 43 Hybrid Wine Varieties ....................p. 15 Fungicides .....................................p. 44 Vinifera Varieties ............................p. 23 Insecticides ...................................p. 46 Southern Varieties .........................p. 28 Chemical Appl. Accessories ..........p. 47 WINDLEASE FROM UNITEDWIND ....p. 29 MILITELLO FARM SUPPLIES INC. ......p. 47 BERRIES RESOURCES Aronia Berries ...............................p. 30 Grapevine Variety Blackberry Varieties .......................p. 30 Characteristic Chart .......................p. 48 Blueberries ....................................p. 31 Fruit Variety Characteristic Chart ....p. 58 Currants ........................................p. 32 USDA Hardiness Zone Chart .........p. 59 Elderberries ...................................p. 32 Chemical Charts ............................p. 60 Goji Berries .................................. p. 33 ORDER FORM .................................. p. 63 Gooseberries .................................p. 33 PRODUCTION Check us out on We have developed a unique, state- Facebook and of-the-art production system which “Pin” us allows us to produce high quality on Pinterest grapevines. All of our one-year vines are grown on raised beds covered with black, biodegradable plastic. Each row is supplied with water and nutrients by trickle irrigation. Soil moisture is monitored with the use of tensiometers to ensure that the vines are never stressed. The warm soil conditions beneath the plastic, accompanied by an abundant supply of water and nutrients, ensures ideal conditions for plant growth and root development. These vines are well prepared for planting and vigorous growth in the spring. 2 CONTRACT GROWING We will gladly grow any variety on a contract basis if we can obtain the propagation material. Arrangements must be made 12 to 18 months in advance with a deposit required at the time of order. Minimum orders apply. GRADING STANDARDS AT DOUBLE A VINEYARDS 1 yr Extra – These are still one year old vines but they have a heavier, more solid root structure and have exhibited above average growth the first year. 1 yr #1 – These are our standard size vines and they represent the majority of the vines available. These vines have a good root system to support the vine at planting and have exhibited good health in the field. PRICING Over-50 pricing is for any combination of 50 vines. Note: We supply the largest grade available on orders of less than 50 vines. In the event vines are unavailable, deposit will be refunded or applied to future orders. PAYMENT TERMS Photos by Suzette Tweedie • 1/3 with order • 1/3 February 1st • 1/3 at pickup/before ship • Deposits due within 14 days of order • All orders must be paid in full no later than May 15th • Orders less than $250 must be paid in full with order PREPAYMENT DISCOUNT • For orders over $250, we offer a 4%discount if paid in full by Dec. 1st VOLUME DISCOUNTS • 500 to 2,499 Vines – 3% Discount • 2,500 to 4,999 Vines – 5% Discount • >5,000 Vines – 10% Discount 3 PACKING & SHIPPING • Minimum shipping charge is $15.00 • For orders over 50 vines, packing & shipping will be added when the order is processed in the office • New York State residents – add 7.5% sales tax (subject to change) • No cancellation after January 1st • Prices are F.O.B. Fredonia, N.Y. • All orders must be shipped or picked up by June 1st • Restricted from shipping to: CA, WA, OR & ID and out of the country New Price List Summary 1-24 25-49 1-X Grade 1-1 Grade Total Vines Total Vines 50 or more 50 or more Total Vines Total Vines Price Group A $7.25 $6.00 $1.60 $1.45 Price Group B $8.25 $7.50 $2.35 $2.10 Price Group C $8.25 $7.50 $3.05 $2.80 Price Group D $8.25 $7.50 $3.30 $3.05 Price Group E $8.25 $7.50 $4.00 $3.75 Price Group F $9.00 $8.25 $4.15 $3.90 1-24 25-49 50 or more Total Vines Total Vines Total Vines Price Group G $9.50 $7.75 $3.75 Price Group H $10.00 $8.25 $5.00 Prices subject to change Royalties: Please note that certain varieties have an added "Royalty" fee. This is an additional cost added to the cost of the plant and forwarded to the appropriate university toward the support of its breeding program. VINES PER ACRE GUIDE = most common vine spacing Number of Feet Between Rows 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4840 3630 2904 2420 2074 1815 1613 1452 1320 1210 4 3630 2723 2178 1815 1556 1361 1210 1089 990 908 5 2904 2178 1742 1452 1245 1089 968 871 792 726 6 2420 1815 1452 1210 1037 908 807 726 660 605 7 2074 1556 1245 1037 889 778 691 622 566 519 8 1815 1361 1089 908 778 681 605 545 495 454 9 1613 1210 968 807 691 605 538 484 440 403 Number of Feet Between Vines Formula to find vines per acre: 43,560 / (feet between rows x feet between vines) Note: 1 acre = 43,560 Square Feet 4 2014 AT DOUBLE A VINEYARDS 2015 marks the 25th year of business for Double A vineyards Inc. We have been providing high quality grapevines, plants and service to our customers for 25 years. Even though we have had many changes over the years quality and service have always been the focus of our business. As we move forward and incorporate the next generation into the business this will remain the same. We are currently in the process of establishing foundation blocks of highly tested certified plant material. This will be the foundation for providing high quality plant material for the next 25 years. In addition we are developing an extensive virus-testing program to ensure that we have the cleanest material available. 2012 The grape industry continues to be strong with new vineyards and winery expansions and it has been our pleasure to be part of that growth. Over the years we have made many friends in our customers and we are proud to be a part of their dreams as they grow their businesses. Double A Vineyards looks forward to being a leader in the continued growth and expansion of the wine and vineyard industry across the country. Thank you for your support over the years that allows us to be celebrating our 25th anniversary of business. VITICULTURIST RICK DUNST Double A Vineyards has been fortunate to have our own viticulturist on staff for the past three seasons. Rick Dunst spent 30 growing seasons at the Cornell Vineyard Lab in Fredonia, N.Y., performing viticulture research studies and examining the growth patterns and pest susceptibility of a range of grape cultivars. When not in the field, Rick responds to customer inquiries and concerns, interprets soil and disease analyses data, and makes varietal recommendations. Contact Rick for advice regarding any of these topics at rick.dunst@ doubleavineyards.com. Rick also writes the monthly Double A Vineyards newsletter. You can sign up to receive the newsletter and view his previous articles at www.doubleavineyards.com. GRAPE GROWING INFORMATION Go to www.doubleavineyards.com for an extensive listing of resources under the “LEARN” tab. NEW! On the website: Check out the Expert Advice forum to connect with other wine enthusiasts and grape growers like you. If you are not receiving our monthly email newsletter, sign up now on our website. Each month features a timely viticulture article. OUR NURSERY STORAGE LOCATION Double A Vineyards Nursery Storage Double A 10317 Christy Rd. Vineyards Fredonia, NY 14063 From Route 86 (Old Route 17) 5 WER O FOR THE HOME GROWER To assist our customers with their planting decisions, we have put together two ME GR categories - Hybrid and European Vinifera. Each category consists of red and HO white options, from which you may pick two. If you like red wine, maybe go for Marquette and Marechal Foch. A lover of white? How about a Riesling and a Chardonnay? Not sure? Go for one of each! We also have some pre-selected groupings that consist of some of our customers’ favorite plants and are appropriate for the home gardener. With proper care and site selection, these plants will produce nice wine, table or juice grapes. Wine collections were compiled to yield 10 gallons of wine.