130 THE GRAPE. 



does not either kill, or cause disease in less time than is 

 the case, and it is just possible that the present ravages of 

 mildew in Europe have been accelerated by this cause. 

 Such are the writer's ideas upon the subject, and as the 

 present object is to enlighten the learner, they are submit- 

 ted to approval or censure, as each practical and suc- 

 cessful cultivator may think fit, with the conscientious 

 belief that such is more becoming the present age of pro- 

 gress, ajjd if followed up would be the means of prolong- 

 ing the healthfullness and fruitfulness of the grape-vine. 



