WEEKLY CALENDARIAL REGISTER . 117 



foliage, unless constantly looked after, and pinched off, 

 as before directed. 



July 1st. The fruit being now in full blossom, will 

 yield a most delightful fragrance. Take care that the 

 bunches are not handled, nor in any way disturbed, till 

 the berries are set. 



The lateral shoots which were topped some time 

 since will now be sending forth fresh shoots from their 

 terminal buds. Pinch off all these succession shoots 

 just above their first joints, as before ; and if any should 

 hereafter break again, pinch them back in like manner 

 throughout the season. 



Pay great attention to the future bearing-shoots, and 

 nail them firmly, as directed June 17th. 



July 8th. Continue daily inspection, as the vine 

 will still grow most vigorously, and if neglected, useless 

 shoots, laterals, and tendrils, will speedily appear in all 

 parts of it. The bunches first in blossom will now be- 

 gin to have their berries set. 



July 15th. Keep the border clear of weeds, by hoe- 

 ing or forking up the surface, which will admit the sun's 

 rays to pass through it, and thereby warm and cherish 

 the surface roots. 



The blossoming being now nearly over, the berries 

 will be setting in rapid succession. As soon, therefore, 

 as they have all grown to the size of very small peas, 

 an estimate must be made as near as possible of the 

 weight which the whole crop would ultimately attain 

 if suffered to remain and ripen ; and the excess, if any, 

 above the quantity which the vine can mature, agreea- 

 bly to the scale given in page 35, must be cut off. 

 This is a most important operation, and one that can- 

 not be delayed without materially compromising the 

 health of the vine. In some instances, the excess, per- 

 haps, will be but trifling, while, in others, it will proba- 

 bly be very great. I have frequently had young vines 



