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C^VI 



ON VINERIES. 



strength and capabilities must be carefully considered. 

 It is always better to have a moderate crop than to 

 be ; too greedy in this respect, as it tends very much 

 to weaken, and ultimately ends in the ruin of, the vine. 

 Now that the fruit is set, more moisture is necessary, 

 which can be easily accomplished by frequently sprinkling 

 the paths, border, and all dry surfaces in the house as 

 before directed. On sunny days, as the air is being re- 

 duced, keep a sharp look-out with regard to damping ; a 

 slight circulation of air must also be kept up, and every 

 advantage taken of sunny weather to save fuel. The 

 temperature on sunny days may be from 83° to 85° ; on 

 dull days, 72° to 75° — with air in both cases. Night 

 temperature, 63° to 65° at nine P.M., and not lower 

 than 60° at four or five o'clock the next morning. In 

 boisterous and very frosty weather, it would be as well 

 to have a sofa in the vinery, as it would not be safe to 

 leave the grapes during the night. I have sat up all 

 night scores of times watching the temperature in bad 

 weather, just as anxiously as a captain of a ship with a 

 valuable cargo. Let the air be given and taken away 

 by degrees. Some, without thinking, introduce a large 

 quantity into the house at once, and the vines are conse- 

 quently exposed to a sudden chill. Fancy ourselves per- 

 spiring in a hothouse, and then going out into a frosty 

 atmosphere. Vineries now starting will require frequent 



syringing and a genial growing atmosphere maintained 



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