ON VINERIES. 



and from 55° to 60° on dull days ; and if the weather 

 will allow it, always have a little air on, and treat them 

 as permanent vines. With this exception, they may be 

 kept a few degrees warmer. 



W; 



Uh Week. — The cold weather will now render it neces- 

 sary to have fires in the early vinery; but keep up a 

 moderate heat until the buds begin to swell, — about 45° 

 to 48° night temperature, 55° on dull days, 65° on 

 sunny days, except in cold, chilly, and stormy weather. 

 Syringe as often as the atmosphere is dry. This will, 

 of course, depend mostly on the weather ; sometimes 

 the fire heat will have to do with this if it has been 

 neglected. Late grapes will require keeping cool and 

 dry. Don't let frost get to them, look out for any 

 decayed berries, and give plenty of air on all occasions 

 when opportunity offers. 



DECEMBER. 



1st Week—Lose no time in putting any forcing-houses 

 in order for immediate work. When the time for start- 

 ing them respectively arrives, prune all vines at once ; 

 and, when the crop has been taken off, dress them with 

 the mixture previously recommended. See that all white- 

 washing and painting is done which appears necessary ; 



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