CHAPTER VI. 



managp:ment for the second yeak 

 and permanent treatment for 

 the cold grapery. 



The following observations contain directions for the 

 treatment of a planting of vines in the second year, the 

 permanent management of the Cold Grapery, and some 

 other details of a general character. 



As the winter milds off, and warm sunny days com- 

 mence, give air sufficient to keep the house cool, and to 

 prevent the buds from pushing as long as possible. If too 

 soon excited, the young shoots are in danger of being 

 injured by the late spring frosts, and cold storms. When 

 it is perceived that the buds are swelling, and can no 

 longer be kept back, take the covering off carefully, and 

 tie the vines down in the form of an arch, with the heads 

 leaning from the glass, as in this position they are not so 

 subject to injury in case frost should occur; there is also 

 the advantage of causing a more lateral propelling force 

 to the rising sap, which is compelled to develop the 

 lower buds with more certainty, and this action once 

 gained, with after good management always remains. 

 Give a good and thorough soaking of water to the inside 

 borders, which by this time will have become very dry, 

 also syringe overhead two or three times a day, excepting 

 when the weather is cold, or frost is to be expected, they 

 ^'ili be assisted thereby to break unifoimly and strong 



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