1^0 CULTUHE OF THE GRAPE. 



the top surface of the terrace should slope slightly 

 towards the hill, in order that rains may not run down 

 the bank, and wash. Where a more expensive sys- 

 tem of terracing is adopted, it will be rather for orna- 

 ment than for profit ; and this may be left to the land- 

 scape-gardener. 



VINE-BOKDEKS. 



We have thus far spoken only of vineyard-lands. Many 

 persons will wish for instructions for borders for a few 

 vines exclusively for table-fruit. In such cases, the borders 

 may be made deeper and richer. We have instances where 

 the vine is an exceedingly gross feeder. The Hampton- 

 Court Vine lives upon the sewerage of London. We read 

 of artificial borders, three to four feet deep, one-third of 

 which is rich stable-manure, with a large supply of bones, 

 lime, &c. The result is a prodigious crop of grnpcs. We 

 are now speaking of foreign varieties, under glass, which 

 receive constant and peculiar care. Let it be remembered 

 also that such excessive growth is only of second quality 

 for the table, and would be utterly worthless for wine. 

 There is a limit to the richness of a border ; though the 

 American people will incline to err on the side of extra 



