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or lean-to. The span-roofed structure is, however, decidedly preferable, 

 for in a house of this design less space is wasted. It should be built 

 with the ends facing north and south, as it then receives an equal 

 amount of sunlight practically all over. 



In early morning the eastern side would have the benefit of the 

 sun, and the western side in the afternoon and evening while with the 

 sun high in the heavens, both would benefit equally. If the house 

 were built to face east and west, the southern side would receive the 



VINES IN SPAN-ROOFED HOUSE : ALL SPACE UTILISED 



sun's rays almost the whole day, whereas the northern side would be 

 scarcely touched by the sun at all. 



Equally good Grapes can be grown in a lean-to vinery as in a span- 

 roofed house, and if one desires to have Grapes early in the season, the 

 former structure is suitable. 



The Border. Prepare a well-drained and suitable border, for if 

 the material from which the roots derive nourishment for the support of 

 the plant does not meet their requirements, the Vine cannot thrive. 

 Whether the border be made inside or outside the vinery must largely 

 depend upon circumstances. When the interior of the house is re- 

 quired for the accommodation of other plants the border must be 



