SUBSEQUENT MANAGEMENT OF THE VINES. 



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lower ones. The fruiting canes are produced and 

 treated in the manner just described. 



Fig. 25. 



In order to effect the change, the lower arms may 

 be extended by laying down the outer fruit canes of 

 last year and pruning their junction with the old wood 

 so as to 'leave a continuous rod. To produce the 

 upper arms, however, it will, we think, be found best 

 to cut the vines down to the ground and train up new 

 stems, arms and verticals. The loss of time incurred 

 will be more than repaid by the increased vigor 

 and health of the vine. 



That the general system of culture here laid down 



