24 BRIGHT ON GRAPE CULTURE. 



to the slioulder of tliis eye, so as to get new roots im- 

 mediately from the new wood. Water very carefully, 

 till the roots extend to the outside of the pot; apply 

 the water only to the ball of earth from the old pot, and 

 not to the whole soil. A little basin may be made, 

 with a rim of soil or sod, so as to keep the water near 

 the stem of the vine. If you water the whole contents 

 of the pot, the new soil will become sour before the 

 roots penetrate it. This is a point of the first import 

 ance. 



STOPPING, AND MANAGEMENT. 



The vine will now be stopped in precisely the same 

 way, and treated in all respects as directed for vines in- 

 tended for forcing. 



The general management of the pot vine in the vi- 

 nery will also be the same, in respect to ventilation, 

 temperature, moisture, &c., as that of vines in the bor- 

 der. 



Shorten the canes back to two feet, or two feet six in- 

 ches, say about the first of November, still allowing the 

 leaves to remain on till they fall ofi" naturally, and the 

 vines go to repose. About the first of December, 

 place the pots in a cool cellar, to preserve them from 

 frost; never allow the contents of the pots to become 

 dust dry, but keep the soil always slightly moist. 



