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are not able tu carry a full crop in a given space; nevet 
fear that, for if the: * is a surtace of well-ripened 
weod, the rosts i judiciously 
secumulated, the quantity of fruit faa be gradually in- 
ereased until a ton weight may be taken from off a single 
vine, and that without injury, as is proved by some which 
in existence, and are known to be over two hun- 
dred years old, among which may be mentioned the 
amburgh at Hampton Court, near London, that has 
frequently borne the above weight in a season. Show 
me an instance where the same longevity and contend 
fruitfulness has been gained by the ordinary walking 
stick confining to one cane or short-cut method, and then 
I will believe that nature can alter her course, and that 
man’s simple ideas can control the wonderful action of his 
Con's inpraiera temas 
it the right and under 
proper ‘cireametances, is beneficial has! been clearly demon- 
strated ; we know that it tends to give vigorous and 
esky growth; both theory and practice tell us so. By 
it we gain a stronger propelling power from the roots, 
without reducing their volume, or enfeebling their energy. 
But to cut annually, se free growing a plant as the graje- 
vine to a mere siump, is, =< say the least of it, a barbarous 
mutilation of God s providence, and is sure to end in prenia- 
ture weakness, sappy ae papery leaves, spindling il-ripen- 
ed wood, and barrenness. By this method, last deseribed, 
the roots have ample space to luxuriate in ; one vine would 
eventually occupy and fill a whole eet, which usually 
has to accommodate a great number, and as the 
— expansion, according to the requirements 
dieiicta sees is gained. An & watier of prott tie the 
most beneficial, eal mage nie Spnsoemitiad) 50 
