62 THE GRAPE. 
and even, and during dry weather in the 
middle of the day, avoidiny the application in the brightest 
sunshine. Do not give any bottom air until a vigorous 
and stroug action is cbtained, and not then without great 
caution, for it causes cold drafts in the lower parts of the 
house and checks growth, sendering the vines subject to 
deavor to keep as steady a heat as possible. By the latter 
end of the month, the vines ought to be growing vigor- 
and as the laterals push, pmch them off to one joint, re- 
serving one or two entice at the top at each pinching in 
case of accident to the leader, and likewise take clean out 
the lower ones, or those tast left with one leaf, at each 
future operation. By this mode of proceedure they are 
gradually a and peta! taken — without endan- 
gering the bursting of the buds in the axil of the leaf- 
stalks, the es are wanted for — next year. The 
heat 7 now be increasei to 95’, still recolleeting to ply 
ge freely, excepting in dull or cold nights, when 
water ought to be withheld, as under such circumstances 
it is apt to starve and check the circulation—a matter of 
great importance. 
_ The roots a now be ia a in proportion to the 
Ls of head, and must have some attention; for 
bere are the mouths, and here are also the digestive organs, 
and woe betide the other members of the body if they 
are | with of 
en ease ee 
