194 THE GARDENER. [April 1869. 



bunches of fruit set, and ready for thinning. We put the inarch on about a yard 

 from the ground, and cut back the old Vine to within 2 feet of the point of union 

 with the new in August, and in December we pruned it close off at the junction. 

 Never think of removing a good free-growing Vine to plant a different variety ; 

 inarch, by all means. The sort you name has never yet been exhibited so as to do 

 its merits justice. 



J. W.— Vegetables north and south. This subject is in very able hands, and 

 we think you had better leave it there. If you differ with us, send your lines 

 to the ' Chronicle,' where the controversy began. No doubt good comes of such 

 discussions when carried on in a friendly spirit. 



