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desirable fruits ; likewise grapes, some of which 

 never ripen in the open air, in any part of 

 England, particularly some of the most choice, 

 large, late sorts, being natives of much warmer 

 climates ; and, although some sorts will ripen 

 well in the open air, against south walls, or 

 sometimes when cultivated in the vineyard order 

 in the open ground; yet any of the varieties 

 (particularly the finest) will ripen most effec- 

 tually in the hothouse ; with the flavour highly 

 improved, and the fruit much larger ; and by 

 having some of the early sorts, such as will 

 generally ripen against the open wall, intro- 

 duced into the hothouse, they will ripen early, 

 and cause an early supply in spring, prior to the 

 later sorts coming to perfection ; and by proper 

 attention to the culture of the vine, which 

 will be hereafter directed, a very lengthened 

 supply may be obtained. 



Raspberries and strawberries can, likewise, be 

 brought to good perfection early in the forcing 

 house ; also a few gooseberries and currants 

 for tarts, together with a great many other 

 useful plants for culinary purposes ; such as 



