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It is expected that pruning has been completed before 
this time; if not so, do it without delay. When this 
operation is deferred until late, the vines will “ bleed” 
freely, and, although this does not materially injure them, 
it nevertheless prevents a vigorous burst of the foliage 
atJ young shoots, retards the ripening, and injures the 
quatity of the fruit for the season. If the vines have not 
been ueatly tied to the or stakes, do it at once, 
When the branches are left to be dashed about by the 
a gales, or even see when the buds are 
swelling, they are easily injured. Remove all the loose 
bark, and examine if there be any chrysalides or eggs of 
insects in the crevices,—if so, destroy them; and when 
there is only a limited quantity of vines, and time can be 
spared, it makes sure work if both branches and trellis 
should be washed over with the mixture mentioned on 
page 65, Near a dwelling-house or other building this 
ought to be done every season, for in such places the 
i mm more numerous, and have better chances 
of protection through the winter. Have 
n 
Fall as a mulch, at the same time. 
and intended for fruiting the next sea- 
son; (¢) stakes. 
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