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the summer shoots, during their growth, interfere 

 with each other, the remedy is easy. From the 

 flexibihty of the shoots of the vine, they can be 

 trained in any manner that convenience may dictate ; 

 and the more they are bent and curved about, the 

 more fruitful do they become. It is this property, 

 indeed, that enables the skilful cultivator to cover the 

 face of a wall with fidl crops of grapes, in a much 

 shorter space of time, and with a far greater degree of 

 certainty, than can be done in respect to any other 

 description of fruit. 



CHAPTER XII. 



WEEKLY CALENDARIAL REGISTER. 



This comprehends the practical details of the man- 

 agement* of a vine, from the bursting of the bud, to 

 the fall of the leaf. 



April 1st. This is one of the most interesting pe- 

 riods of the year to observe the vine. The plant 

 having been apparently in a state of rest for several 

 months, now begins to awake from its slumber, and 

 the buds will be seen swelling with eagerness to 

 escape from their winter habitation. Examine them 

 all carefully, to see if any are impeded in their growth, 

 in consequence of the shoots having been nailed too 



* The operations directed in the following Register, to be performed on 

 or about the respective days named, are applicable to a medium aspect, a 

 season moderately favorable to the culture of the vine, and to latitude 5U|° 

 north. In a very favorable aspect, or season, therefore, or in a latitude 

 farther south, the different stages in the growth of the shoots, tfec, of a 

 vine, as indicated in the Register, will occur a little earlier ; while, on the 

 contrary, if the aspect or season be unfavorable, or the latitude be much 

 farther north, they will be found to take place a few days later. It may be 

 remarked, also, that the directions for management are intended to be of 

 general application, and not to refer exclusively to a vine pruned or trained 

 in any particular manner. 



