68 BRIGHT ON GRAPE CULTURE. 



quantity of special fertilizer, such as we have recom- 

 mended in the section on that subject. 



When the border is uncovered give it a thoroiigh 

 soaking of pure rain water. 



As soon as the canes have broken two inches long, 

 select the strongest bud, giving the preference to the 

 one nearest the ground, and remove the other. The 

 weather being mild, the canes will grow rapidly. Air 

 the house freely in warm, mild weather, as soon as the 

 thermometer reaches 55°, with top air only. Keep the 

 border moderately moist, not wet, but when the border 

 is watered, give it a good soaking. When the vines 

 have grown two or three feet, and the temperature under 

 glass has increased to 70°, put on one foot of air on the 

 top of the house and keep the floor sprinkled with water, 

 during sunny days, shutting up the house before the 

 sun leaves it 3 at the same time thoroughly syringe all 

 parts of the house, vines and all, night and morning, 

 with pure, soft, warm rain water, which has been ex- 

 posed to the sun in tubs, so as to be of the same tem- 

 perature as the atmosphere in the house. Use a syringe 

 with a fine rose, throwing a mere mist on the vines, and 

 apply it gently, so as not to injure the delicate tissue of 

 the leaves. 



About fehe middle of May, if the weather be mild, 

 admit about two inches of air on the top of the house 

 about 8 o'clock in the evening, leaving it open all night 

 all through the season, except in cold, chilly nights. 



As the canes advance in growth, stop all laterals to 



