194 ON THE BOOTS OF GRAPE VINES. 



beyond that of the ordinary routine of pruning and 

 training, while, at the same time, the vine is placed in 

 such superior conditions with reference to its roots, 

 that fine well ripened grapes may always be depended 

 upon. 



On the whole, therefore, it may be said that this 

 entirely new method of growing grapes on the surface 

 of hollow brick erections, which has now been brought 

 under notice, and fully explained, presents so many 

 advantageous features, and is withal of such easy prac- 

 tical application, that a vast number of persons, who 

 have not hitherto possessed the means of cultivating 

 even a single vine, may now, at a trifling expense, 

 enjoy the very great luxury of having, at every re- 

 turning season, an ample supply of delicious and fine- 

 flavoured grapes. 



