72 THE GRAPE. 
or let the hair rub them, for while young, the skins are 
very soon injured, when they become disfigured, and 
marked with a russety roughness which is ‘technically 
ralled rust 
Guininwe to keep up a temperature of 90° to 100° 
through the day, and use water freely ; damp the lower 
part of the house two or three times between morning and 
evening, and, when syringing at sundown, force the water 
into all crevices and corners of the wood-work, to dislodge 
insects. Where this is attended to, red spider, or other 
such pest, will never do any harm. Do not wait until 
these vermin make their appearance, but always act on 
the principle, “ prevention is better than cure.” 
As the leading shoot continues to progress, train it over 
the top to the opposite side, as advised for last year, and 
when it interferes with the fruit spurs in its downw 
eourse, pinch out the top, as it would cause too much 
crowding, and deprive the leaves from receiving due 
light. 
In very dry weather it will be necessary to use water 
on the outside borders; generally, one or two applications 
is enough for the season; but if severe drought should 
continue, it will be advisable to repeat the operation every 
two weeks, till the fruit begins to color; after which there 
is no occasion for more, as there will be plenty of moisture 
in the ground for all purposes. Were it not so generally 
considered that large berries are a part of perfection, we 
shouid be disposed to recommend the withholding of water 
at an earlier period; and those who would prefer a rich, 
: sugary grape, regardless of size, will be more sure to get 
* — sparingly Se _— 
b of producing good color, as the drier the 
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