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grow from them they would never be of use on account of the nearness 

 of the hot-water pipes and the absence of light. Give exactly the same 

 conditions and temperatures as were afforded the two previous seasons, 

 and the remaining buds will soon push forth. The one near to the apex 

 of the Vine must be trained towards the top of the vinery to form the 

 leader, and those that push from the other buds are trained horizontally. 

 These horizontal shoots must not be closer than about fifteen inches, 

 so that it will probably be necessary to remove some of them. In 

 doing this endeavour to leave the shoots, so that those on the one side 

 alternate with those on the other. 



When the tender young shoots have almost reached the roof tie 

 them down to the trellis so as to keep them from being scorched or 



SECOND STAGE IN TYING DOWN VINE SHOOT 



injured by cold, and also train them in the required direction. This 

 work requires care, for the young growths break off easily at the base. 

 Place a piece of matting (raffia) over the shoot, about three inches 

 away from its apex, and draw it gently away from the roof. Tie 

 the other end of the matting to the trellis. Do not make a double 

 knot, for in the course of a few days the matting can be drawn 

 considerably tighter, sufficiently so perhaps to bring the shoot half 

 way down between the trellis and roof. After several days have 

 elapsed it will bend easily to the trellis, and may then be finally tied. 

 Soon afterwards laterals will develop from the shoot cut back, or these 

 also must be stopped when they have made two or three leaves. Some of 

 the side shoots are almost certain to bear bunches ; but all the latter, 

 except two or three, should be removed, as to allow the Vine to carry-a 

 heavy crop of fruit at so early a stage of its existence would be unwise. 



