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called the axil of the leaf. On the side of the stem, di- 

 rectly opposite each leaf, draw a short line to represent a 

 tendril. In the axil of each leaf, make a large dot to re- 

 present a hud. As the vine continues its growth, these 

 buds will throw out branches which will be exact imita- 

 tions of the stem already drawn, with tendrils, leaves, and 

 buds. These branches are called laterals. When young 

 and tender they may easily be nipped off with the thumb 

 and finger, which is GnWed pinching. The stem is usually 

 called a ca7te. Sometimes, and especially when a vine is 

 severely j^runed, branches will proceed from buds formed 

 at other places around the joint of a stem, than in the ax- 

 ils of leaves. These are said to come from accessory buds. 



SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION. 



The spot chosen for the vineyard, one acre in extent, 

 was on the east side of the farm, and near the lake. The 

 location was selected more on account of the facility with 

 which it might be underdrained than for any other reason. 

 The high shore of the lake, affording suitable outlets for 

 the drains, and the gentle slope of the land, rendered the 

 drainage a comparatively easy task. The soil was a clay- 

 ey loam, in some places quite heavy. After the drainage 

 had been completed, (the drains being twenty-four feet 

 apart) a moderate coating of manure was applied, as it 

 was necessary to crop the vineyard the first year. This is 



