86 THE GRAPE. 
difference now iequired between this and the Cold 
Grapery, is, in maintaining as nearly as possivle the same 
gr wing temperature, which is more simply obtained when 
the weather is genial; and from what explanations ure 
given, it will only require a little a on the pari 
of the cultivator to carry out these instru 
en the fruit begins to ripen, the ‘rank ties may Le 
sean on soft and mild days, but not otherwise, for any- 
thing like a sudden check will injure the color, and stay 
the carbonic yrs change which at this time is going 
on in the , by which the sugar may more or less 
abound, sce as this action is encouraged or inter- 
cepted. It is also advisable at this exact period, that 
the night temperature be kept very carefully up tothe 
average until the fruit is fully ripe; a trifle of prolonged 
firing more than pays forthe small extra quantity ee fuel 
and labor, by the better sample which is thereby 
If the outside borders are covered by glass or ake 
they will require an occasional supply of water, say three 
or four times between the period of the fruit setting and 
the final swelling, which may be accomplished by lifting 
the covers, one by one, for the time being, when the wea- 
ther is mild, and never use water which is cold for this or 
any other purpose in grape-growing. Have a tank large 
- enough for all uses situated in some convenient part of 
the house, and keep it filled, so that what is applied may 
: be of an equal temperature, or nearly so with the air. 
- - When the sine is all well ripened, it is desirable to 
: keep a part of it for successional use, and the house may 
now be freely ventilated during clear and warm weather, 
but when fog, damp, or cold prevails, the air ought to be 
only : 
