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ON VINERIES. 



tth Week — Vines for the latest crop must be kept 

 damp by frequent syringing, to encourage the growth of 

 young wood. Although the nights may be warmer than 

 they were a week or two past, it will be necessary to 

 apply a little fire heat to late vineries now in bloom. 



Stop the lateral shoots made on the vines in the suc- 

 cession-houses, after thinning the crop, so that nothing may 

 interfere with the swelling of the fruit. As the season 

 advances, air in larger quantities must be given, taking 

 care always to have a little on at night, except in 

 cold and stormy weather. During hot, sunny days, 

 keep the paths, w r alls, and all dry surfaces frequently $$j 

 sprinkled. This will assist to keej) in check the rav- 

 ages of red spider, which increases rapidly in dry, hot 

 weather. Pay attention to article on red spider in this 

 treatise. 



JUNE. 



1st Week — Carry out the routine treatment of suc- 

 cession vineries as advised in former calendars. Artifi- 

 cial heat is still necessary both for grapes nearly ripe, 

 and also for the latest houses, until the vines are out 

 of bloom; and should it be wet, dull weather, fire heat 

 will be necessary, paying attention to proper ventila- 

 tion. 



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