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ON VINERIES. 



of the vine's growth is comprised between that period 

 and the setting of the fruit ; and it is important for 

 the formation of sound, healthy foliage, and perfect 

 bunches, that artificial assistance be given during that 

 stage. Black Hambro' and the more hardy grapes will 

 require a temperature varying from 63° to G5° at 

 night, and 80° to 85° on sunny days; dull weather, 

 72° to 75°; Muscats a few degrees more both night 

 and day. As they approach the time of setting, pay 

 attention to former calendars and other parts of this 

 treatise. After the grapes are set, the temperature may 

 be kept a few degrees lower. 



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2d Week. — Remove, as the weather permits, any fer- 

 menting material which may have been kept on the 

 borders of the early houses. This must only be done 

 by degrees, as it would be serious for the roots of the 

 vine to receive a sudden check ; they might get too dry, 

 or cold rains and snow might come. Late as it is, I 

 have seen it occur even at this time of the year ; therefore 

 it is necessary to be prepared for every emergency. 

 After the grapes are all cut in the early vinery, syringing 

 may be applied in order to keep the foliage healthy up 

 to the end of the season. 



3d Week — Observe the directions given in the latter 

 part of last week's calendar. 



