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The month of May has been, as a whole, unfavourable 

 for the grape. Much rainy and dull weather : we 

 have been obliged to light fires every night, and 

 occasionally in the day. The grapes have been often 

 looked over and thinned, yet there is no doubt the 

 scissors have been used too sparingly 



All lateral branches cut clean out. 



Bunches supported by tying to tke trellis. 



The grapes have now completed their stoning process, 

 and a few near the furnace swelling off. No mildew, 

 or disease of any kind, has yet been discovered, and 

 the vines generally have the most healthy and vig- 

 orous appearance. The weather has been dull and 

 disagreeable, which has rendered fires necessary. 



A few of the black Hamburgs and Zinfindals, near the 

 flue, perceived to be changing colour. Weather quite 

 unfavourable ; fires at night. 



Syringing now discontinued. 



The month, thus far, has been remarkable for high 

 winds, which have injured many plants. 



The grapes are now swelling finely. Those at the 



