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farther than is necessary to prever.t the increase of 
insects, An occasional watering with a syringe or force 
pump, will not only preserve the leaves in a healthy 
state for the remainder of the season, but —— 
assist in keeping the vines clear of insects by dislodging 
them from the corners and crevices. This ca prevent 
their increase, and obviate the necessity of using those 
strong washes which some persons consider indispensable, 
and which, from their caustic nature, frequently injure the 
cellular organs of the vines. Do not remove any more 
of the young growth than is necessary to give free light 
to the main leaves attached alternately on the ripened 
shoots, as too close cutting at this time has a tendency 
to burst the buds which are intended to remain dormant 
until the next forcing period. 
RETARDING HOUSE. 
The same directions as for Cold Grapery will alse 
apply here at present. 
OCTOBER. 
The preservation of grapes beyond the usual period of 
ripening is a great desideratum, and deserves something 
this é 
which have had the watery portions evaporated by a 
warm, dry atmosphere, othe the sugary matter and a 
= ofthe aroma. If after the maturity of the frait, our 
wn climate was as dry and warm as that of southern 
Sin, —_ arded ~* no ———) in heap the fruit, 
hang n the vines, and gather 
tem eae As we have not their natural advantage 
this respect, we must i imitate 
we can. 
ir climate as near a8 
