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SUCCESSFUL riiUIT CULTURE 



raising it about two to three degrees a week -antil well 

 started into growth, when the treatment must be the 

 same as for trees planted in the borders. 



GRArES UNDER GLASS 



Of all the fruit crops under glass none gives the 

 satisfaction that the grape does, and none is so easily 

 grown. They may be grown in cheap houses with a 



border outside and without any artificial heat, the fruit 

 ripening a little earlier than the outdoor crop, or in 

 houses with borders inside, and by the aid of artificial 

 heat, the fruit may be ripened at any time from July to 

 January. Many of the varieties grown under glass 

 possess such long-keeping qualities that they may be 

 had in perfect condition nearly the year around by a 



