From the DevExpress documentation for the XtraVerticalGrid:
The VerticalGridControl can work with any source which supports the IList,
ITypedList or IBindingList interface plus all the inherited interfaces.
If you want to bind to a specific object, use the DevExpress PropertyGridControl.
ES 2008.1.1110.0
VS 2008 Pro SP1 on Vista Ultimate x64
SQL Server 2000