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GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS 



Vine must be trained towards the top of the vinery to form the leader, 

 and those that push from the other buds are trained horizontally. 

 These horizontal shoots must not be closer than about 15 inches, so 

 that it will probably be necessary to remove some of them. In doing 

 this endeavour to leave the shoots, so that those on the one side 

 alternate with those on the other. 



When the tender young shoots have almost reached the roof tie 

 them down to the trellis so as to keep them from being scorched or 

 injured by cold, and also train them in the required direction. This 

 work requires care, for the young growths break off easily at the base. 

 Place a piece of matting (raffia) over the shoot, about 3 inches 



FIG. 43. Last stage in tying down Vine shoot 



away from its apex, and draw it gently away from the roof. Tie 

 the other end of the matting to the trellis. Do not make a double 

 knot, for in the course of a few days the matting can be drawn 

 considerably tighter, sufficiently so perhaps to bring the shoot half- 

 way down between the trellis and roof. After several days have 

 elapsed it will bend easily to the trellis, and may then be finally tied. 

 Soon afterwards laterals will develop from the shoot cut back, or these 

 also must be stopped when they have made two or three leaves. Some 

 of the side shoots are almost certain to bear bunches ; but all the latter, 

 except two or three, should be removed, as to allow the Vine to carry a 

 heavy crop of fruit at so early a stage of its existence would be unwise. 

 Encourage the Vine to grow freely by keeping the house warm and 

 moist, and giving the same temperatures as previously mentioned. 



