ji 4 THE FRUIT GROWER'S GUIDE. 



gravel or gritty matter, is unquestionably the best soil fcr vines. Large, low, span- 

 roofed houses are extensively employed, so that the vines may be attended to without 

 ladders, and vary in length from 100 to 300 feet, the width being about 24 feet. These 

 vineries are of cheap construction, costing about Is. per superficial foot, including 

 heating. The vines are planted both in outside and inside borders, as is most con- 

 venient, and the houses are utilised for growing tomatoes whilst the vines are young 



Fig. 71. HOUSE OF MABKBT GRAPES (GROS COI.MAN). 



Some growers employ rather lofty, well-constructed houses, costing about 2s. per super- 

 ficial foot of area, including heating, paths, and roof wires ; plant the vines inside, 

 the front or side walls being so constructed as to allow the roots to pass outside, and 

 employ supernumerary vines or tomatoes until the permanent vines become remunera- 

 tive. 



Grape-growing for market is practically identical with that for home use. The 

 vines sometimes come into remunerative bearing the second year, but usually the third 



