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and vigorous shoot near the lower end has grown some 
eighteen inches, when the whole upper head may be ent 
furnished prejudice, sonic. and hed icainagement, a sub- 
terfage to condemn the practice of growing the Enropean 
grapes under glass, without artificial heat. When no 
injury has occurred, the vines may be loose! ty tied to 
the wires, with the top left suspended in an arched 
position, until all the buds are well and evenly grown 
sorme two or three inches, after which the canes should 
be fastened in their permanent form for the summer, 
Do not let any drafts of air into the house, but lower the 
temperature as may be desired by opening the top ven- 
tilators. Keep the house cool during the first three 
weeks on account of the liability to frosty nights. Let 
the thermometer, up to the end of this time, rise no 
higher than 65°, if possible. At the end of the month it 
may be allowed to rise to 70°, or 75° and 80°, and now 
commence using water freely with the syringe or hose- 
pipe, evenings and mornings, distributing it over every 
the vines, and into all crevices of “aay woodwork, 
for the double purpose of moistening the atmosphere, 
and dislodging any insects that have taken refuge there. 
FORCING HOUSE. 
earliest crop will now be ripening fast, and thin. 
nine ih te ee The heat may be increased to 65° 
or 70° at night, and 85° to 90° at mid-day. Water over- — 
head ought now to be discontinued, but damp the floor - 
of an evening. Continue to nip out Oe 
