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the needful operations can now be executed much better 

 while the ground is in good working order, and not satu- 

 rated with water. For the vineyard, drain if necessary, 

 plough a deep furrow, and follow with the subsoil plouoli ; 

 or when only of small extent, trench two spits deep. 

 Nothing will be lost by the extra labor. If the soil be 

 not naturally very fertile, add a good dressing of barn- 

 yard manure, or an abundance of rotten leaves. 



Those who only wish to plant a few hardy vines, and 

 have their land in a good state for the purpose, may do 

 so at the commencement of this month. It is not advisa- 

 ble to defer it later in the season. The best choice of 

 plants is generally to be obtained in the nurseries at this 

 time, which is an object. If removed early enough, and 

 the roots are kept moist until they are again planted, 

 they will be in a good condition for a vigorous start in 

 the Spring. • 



COLD GRAPERY. 



The Cold Grapery will require to be as dry as possible ; 

 keep the ventilators continually open, partially close in 

 damp or rainy weather, but maintain a free circulation of 

 fresh air. If frost be expected, shut up close at night, 

 remove all decaying berries, and see to general cleanlJ 

 ness. 



FORCING HOUSE. 



The wood in the forcing house ought now to be tho- 

 roughly ripened, with no leaves remaining, which is a 

 seasonable time to prune. After pruning, remove all the 

 loose bark, and clean well around the bases of the spurs to 

 prevent insects lodging therein. Wash the vines with 

 the preparation advised on page 65, taking care not to 

 injure the buds. Keep the house as cool as possible, and 

 let the vines rest so until the time to commence forcing, 



