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1847. — Vine grew strong and robust. Fruit all pinched 

 off to favor the vine. 



1848. — -100 bunches set ; 25 only allowed to grow. Pre- 

 maturely gathered September 25th, but proved acid and 

 ''foxy;" well turned, but not ripe. 



1849. — 200 bunches set; 75 left to grow. Noble fruit 

 and ripened finely. Gathered October 15th. 



1850. — 400 or more set ; 225 grew, and ripened admirably. 

 Gathered October 8th, 20th and 28th ; the last the very best. 



1851. — 500 bunches set; 411 grew; 165 pounds ripened 

 nicely, though not so large as formerly ; very sweet and 

 good. Vine hurt by this large crop decidedly. Gathered 

 October 23d, 25th, 27th ; the last the best, as usual. Pruned 

 snug, and carefully laid down in December. Have to use 

 great care in bending the canes, as they are very stout. 



1852. — 425 bunches appeared ; 322 grew. Still too heavy 

 a crop ; ripened lazily, but very well at last. Season very 

 bad, cold, wet and windy. Gathered October 15th, 21st. 

 25th ; the last the best, of course. This vine shall rest 

 another year on 200 bunches. The trimmings indicate "too 

 much pork for a shillin." 



Total, 1061 bunches in 5 years, or 425 lbs. 



I began Grape culture ignorant of the whole business. 

 Please inspect record of a vine with more done for it. 



MEMORANDA. ARBOR VINE. 



1849. — Rooted layer, two yeai-s old, planted in May. 

 Grew off nicely with six arms, or canes, all diverging from 

 the root. Find I can handle them better in this form ; they 

 are more flexible, and less liable to split and twist. No fruit, 

 of course. 



1850. — 50 bunches set ; 20 only grew. Ripened first 

 rate. Gathered October 20th, 28th. Very large and rich : 

 better flavored than any I ever tasted. 



1851. — 200 bunches set; 125 grew. Exceedingly fine, 

 large in bunch and berry, and ripened in most perfect manner. 

 Gathered October 27th. 



1852. — 500 bunches appeared; 400 grew, (because I was 



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