HOW THE FRUIT IS BORNE 



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shape and size of the vine, and does not in any- 

 way affect the principle upon which it rests. 

 Pruning is a necessity, and, in essence, there is 

 but one method ; training is largely a conven- 



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lence, and there are as many modes as 

 an- fancirs among grape -growers. 



All intelligent pruning of the grape rests upon 

 the faft that, flu fruit is boni< hi f<-ir rlnxf<rx 

 near flu- haw of flu t/rotrhi</ shoots of tJic SISOH. 



and tchi'-lt xpriit*/ from (rood of last year's growth. 



