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There is always a reason for poor fruit and de- 

 jected looking vines. Find out what it is. 



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Grapes do not need pruning the first year, except 

 to remove all but two or three of the strongest 

 shoots. The second season all of the canes but one 

 should be removed. The third year the vine is 

 pruned for form. 



That part of the vine which is to bear fruit is best 

 located near the root. 



When vines are attacked by insects that do not 

 yield to spraying, they should be heavily pruned. 



Vines growing on heavy rich soil do not need as 

 much pruning as those growing on light or sandy 

 soil. 



As a rule the more pruning the more fruit. 



When only a few vines are to be sprayed cover 

 the bunches of grapes beforehand and they will not 

 be harmed by the spray should it be harmful to 

 the fruit. When the nature of the spray is not 

 known, some protection should always be used. 

 Light-weight tin cans will serve well when the 

 right size is used. 



