Addresses — Training and Pruning the Grape Vine. 245 



far from the main cane, the vine may be renewed by training a 

 shoot from near the base upon the right-hand vine, as shown in 

 figure 4. Then when pruned in the fall cut away all above this 

 shoot, shorten this one to four or five feet, and the vine will again 

 appear as shown in figure 1. 



This trellis is well adapted to the annual renewal system of 

 training. Fasten the fruiting canes to the center wires; train a 

 shoot to each outside wire to take the place of* those which fruit the 

 present season, and when pruning in the fall cut away the canes on 

 the center wires entirely, and replace with the new canes the fol- 

 lowing season. By proceeding the same way each year the trellis 

 will be well covered. I prefer the spur system of pruning for the 

 reasons stated above. 



I trust I have made this subject sufficiently plain to enable every 

 one present to train and prune his vines so as to secure the best 

 results in their cultivation. There are some varieties, however, 

 that do not yield readily to the treatment described above, yet 

 these general principles will apply to all varieties. Rampant 

 growing vines may be kept well pinched in upon the lower portion 

 of the trellis, while a few of the upper shoots may be allowed to 

 grow at will. By tying them to the ridge of the trellis they are 

 out of the way, and do not shade and choke the fruit, leaves and 

 wood. The Janesville is much improved by summer pinching, but 

 to succeed best some of the upper shoots will have to be allowed 

 to grow. The Delaware and most of the Rogers grapes are easily 

 controlled. A little experience with different varieties will sug- 

 gest how close to pinch during the summer. Let beginners plant 

 varieties that have been tested; lay them down and cover for win- 

 ter protection; remove the covering as soon as freezing is over in 

 the spring; cultivate thoroughly; prune properly, and success will 

 follow. 



In closing, I extend a cordial invitation to you all to come and 

 see me and my vines next fall. Come when the grapes are ripe. 

 I expect to show you one thousand vines twined upon these trel- 

 lises, and thus demonstrate their practicability by use. 



