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the spurs near the stock. The reader should, 

 indeed, determine his mode of training before 

 planting, so as to provide for the proper length 

 of the .arms. The horizontal arm, whether 

 double or single, is undoubtedly the best sys- 

 tem. The plan of making double tiers of both 

 is a good one. Four feet is the proper distance 

 to plant for single arms, whether of one or two 

 tiers. Four feet is also the proper distance for 

 double arms of two tiers, the rows in both cases 

 being six feet apart ; but for double arms of one 

 tier, six feet is the proper distance, the rows in 

 this case being from four to six feet apart. With 

 two tiers, the upper one is a little more trouble 

 to cover. It is done as follows : lay down the 

 first tier, and cover by applowing, as elsewhere 

 explained; before turning the second furrow 

 slice, lay the arms of the second tier in the fur- 

 row just made, and finish the plowing as usual. 

 General Management of Arms. The reader 

 should be quick to perceive that he can only 

 attain a full measure of success, in respect to 

 both pleasure and profit, by first acquiring a 

 knowledge of the wants and capacity of the 

 vine, and then ministering to them with con- 

 stant good faith. A watchful supervision is 

 needed at all times, and a few suggestions here 



