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ON VINERIES. 



of the other white varieties. It centres itself in the 

 flower of the berry, but cannot be detected by the 

 naked eye until the fruit is beginning to ripen. By 

 smoking gently two or three evenings in succession, 

 this species will soon be got rid of. If allowed to 

 feed on the surface or skins of the berries, it will cause 

 them to have a rusty appearance. 



RUST ON GRAPES. 



This may be brought about in various ways, but I 

 believe the principal causes to be too hot and dry an 

 atmosphere when the vines are coming into bloom, and 

 sulphuring too soon for red spider. Carelessness in the 

 use of the scissors, rubbing against them, and similar 

 treatment, will disfigure grapes, and render them unfit for 

 exhibition, and consequently not fit for table. 



To prevent rust, I have adopted the plan of not al- 

 lowing the temperature of the vinery, just after the 

 grapes are set, to rise above 80° on sunny days, with 

 air, and about 60° to 63° at night ; in dull weather, 65° 

 to 68° with air on. Air should always be on, excepting 

 in stormy, cold, chilly weather. Try by all means to 

 avoid draughts. 



Should the atmosphere of the house appear dry, 



sprinkle gently with a fine rose, after which you will have 



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