THE GRAPE 



or three bunches on a cane, pinch the tip of the 

 cane off, leaving three to five leaves beyond 

 the last bunch. Pinch off all side shoots and 

 allow the full strength of the vine to go into 

 the berries. This method of summer pruning 

 also allows more sunshine and air to reach all 

 parts of the vine and thus prevents disease. 



Grapes require a shallow tillage during the 

 summer and a mulch of manure in the fall. 

 The roots are near the surface and require 

 protection from frost. Keep the manure at 

 least six inches away from the vine so as to 

 prevent the softening of the wood and also to 

 keep out vermin. Grass, straw, or leaves may 

 also be used as a mulch. No application of 

 fertilizer is better after the grapes are formed 

 than liquid cow manure, but this is seldom 

 available. Bone meal, worked into the first 

 two inches of surface soil, may be substituted. 



It is not an easy matter to advise a grower 

 as to varieties. Every one has his individual 

 tastes. The Worden (black) is the hardiest 

 variety and will thrive in various climates and 



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