68 THE GRAPE. 
The temperature should now be regulated as advised for 
the same period last year, in the preceding chapter. 
When the young shoots begin to elongate, sling the 
canes loosely to the wires, but some distance froin the 
glass, as the further off for a short time the safer they will 
be from accidental frosty nights. So soon as danger is 
past, tie them finally in their places, leaving the strings 
loose enough for future swelling, and be careful in training 
the leading shoot upwards, as at this time it is very brittle 
and easily broken. If not quite straight with the older 
cane, the better way is to bring it into the right position, 
a little at a time, when the woody fibre begins to form in 
the hase. 
The bunches will now be clearly discernible, and when 
they have fairly unfolded from the buds, so as te show 
their form, and comparative strength, take out all except- 
ing the strongest and handsomest one upon each shoot, 
and remove likewise the tops of the side branches, beyond 
the third or fourth leaf above the bunch. These will 
again break from the top eye, and as they do so, from 
time to time, nip out the leader to one leaf above wheie 
it was last stopped; this keeps the branches within bounds. 
and at the same time leaves sufficient foliage to mature 
_ the fruit and perfect growth. 
When the blossoms begin to expand withhold water 
overhead, let the atmosphere become somewhat drier, and 
eh up a little more heat, and if the weather will allow 
a freer circulation of air, from 85° to 90° at mid-day is 
and open soon enough in the morning, to prevent a scald- 
ae ing smell in the house. At all times, with a clear sun in 
_ the morning, ventilate so soon as the house begins to warm 
_ alittle, and close early; the temperature by these means 
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