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On elevated land the vine is less subject to the attack of mildew 

 and rot, and with the sharp competition with western growers, no one 

 can hope for success in grape growing, unless the most favorable 

 locations are selected. 



The vineyard set apart for purposes of experiment on the college 

 grounds is located on somewhat elevated ground, sloping slightly to 

 the southwest. Two or more vines of the same variety are planted 

 side by side, one of which is subject to sjiecial treatment for fun- 

 gous diseases or insect pests while the other is used as a check, for 

 comparison. 



Records are made of the treatment and condition of the vines at 

 frequent intervals, and in the fruit cellar the keeping qualities are 

 determined by examinations made about once in two weeks. 



The following table gives the average records of the season. 



Explanation of Table. 1 stands for perfection of quality, hardiness, and freedom from 

 disease, etc., while 10 indicates the opposite qualities; I stands for large, s small, m 

 medium, b black, r red and w white. 



