IN THE CONSERVATORY AT 



surface of the van-ground, a little charred earth, and a small 

 quantity of manure. These outside borders have had no water, 

 except the rain which fell on them. The inside ones, being very 

 shallow, required the earthen pipes placed at intervals along 

 them to be filled two or three times a week during the hot 

 weather ; and throughout that period, and until the grapes 

 began to colour, the whole of the inside area was watered two 

 or three times a day, the evaporation from which contributed to 



It may be proper to mention that the Conservatory at Chiswick 

 is elevated on a terrace about 2 feet above the general level, and 

 the outside borders are of course on this elevated surface. This 

 arrangement, which entirely prevents the pressure and accumula- 

 tion of superfluous moisture in the soil, is one to be highly recom- 

 mended in the formation of Vine borders. The curvilinear span- 

 roof and exposed position of the house, both favourable to the 

 free admission of light, have also no doubt had an influence 

 on the ripening of the crop. The treatment, throughout, has 

 been that of an ordinary Vinery. During the months of July, 

 August, and September, the range of 



July : morning, i 



)109° 



During the season of 1858 the Vines had an attack of Mildew. 

 In autumn they were carefully done over with flowers-of-sulphur 

 and loam. Notwithstanding this, the Mildew again made its appear- 

 ance in the present season, although 2 lbs. of sulphur were early 

 distributed in the air of the house. On the 17th of March 8 lbs. 

 were applied to the shoots and leav< 



12th of June, 

 slight. 



The Vines were examined by the Fruit Committee 

 tember 20th (see p. 67): and subsequent' 

 for the purpose of completing the report : — 



Black Hamburgh.— Bunches moderate-sized,^ shouldered ; 

 berries roundish-oval, ' 



