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MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



late frosts. The only safe way is to keep close watch by digging 

 out a vine every day or two and get them out as soon as the buds 

 begin to swell. We often hear the assertion that we can not retard 

 the growth by mulching, etc. However this may be with regard to 

 a tree whose top is exposed, a single season's observation will 

 convince any one that the most exposed spurs and canes are the 

 first to start. About May ist, however, we will find our vines 

 ready to take out, which is best done with a potato fork or hook. 



Mr. A. A. Bost, Bxcelsior. 



Dig away until you can reach the end of the vine with the hands, 

 when the vine can ordinarily be pulled out without injury. If the 

 ground is too solid, loosen up a little with the fork. Throw the 

 vine up and allow it to drop on the ground so as to clean ofif the 

 dirt as well as possible. 



Having the vines all out of the ground and trellis all 

 in order, tie vines to lower wire, laying the vine on top 

 of the wire. This should be done at once, before buds 

 start, as we must spray while vines are dormant and be- 

 fore mildew has a chance to get started. Remember that this spray- 

 ing is a prevention, not a remedy. After mildew is started little 

 can be done. 



