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bulk of plant than is acquired after the third year is 

 practicable. A reference to the chapter on pruning will 

 explain all respecting this part ; so there is no use in pur- 

 suing the subject further, excepting to state that cleanli- 

 ness is one of the first demands of the vineyard, and is sure 

 to more than repay for the invested labor. 



The training over arbors, around dwellings, and all 

 such positions, will require the same fundamental culture 

 that has been explained for the vineyard, the only differ- 

 ence being in the peculiar desires or fancy of the culti- 

 vator with regard to the form of the plant. As the grape- 

 vine is so lavish with its embracing arms, they may be 

 entwined around or over anything that will give them 

 support ; the whole plant will continue to delight the eye 

 with its beauty, and gratify the palate with its luscious 

 sweets, if kindly treated. Even with worse than careless- 

 ness, we may enjoy a portion of its liberality ; but, accord- 

 ing as kindness is bestowed, so may we expect to meet 

 with an abundant gratitude ; for, like the better part of 

 humanity, it can appreciate, and will fully return former 

 benevolence. 



