22 VINES 
once a year require water when in growth, as 
they are then producing the wood. ‘They require 
less water when in flower than at any time during 
the year. For example, a spring-flowering vine 
will require plenty of water immediately after 
the flowers have gone, when growth commences, 
while a fall-flowering vine will require water as 
soon as growth starts in the spring. ‘Thus the 
important watering periods are spring and early 
summer, and, if the weather is dry during May, 
June, and July, get out the hose and give the 
plants a thorough drenching occasionally. Do 
not merely give the ground a sprinkling, but 
let the hose run on the border for a whole day; 
then it will not be necessary to repeat the opera- 
tion so often. ‘The lighter the soil the oftener 
it must be watered. Ifthe soil is properly watered, 
you should be able to ram a rake handle well 
down into the border at any time. 
