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THE GRAPE CULT u BIST. 



arms this season. The cane that is bent down the first 

 season will usually produce fruit the second ; but it is best 

 not to let it produce more than one bunch upon each up- 

 rigH cane, unless it is very strong. The object should 



always be to subdue the vine but not to weaken it, and if 

 it is necessary to commence training it the first season 

 after planting, it should be done ; and it is far less troubl^ 

 to get control of the vine while young, and there is less 



