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THE GRAPE CULTUKIST. 



unchecked. The bending of the growing canes will 

 check the flow of sap in them, 'while the laterals, A, A, 

 will grow very rapidly. 



If the vines are vigorous and the canes are bent 

 down in midsummer, the laterals will often grow suffi- 

 ciently strong by fall to make the arms. If they do so, 

 cut them off at four feet and tie them to the bars, the 



