200 THE GRAPE. 
been the results. In consequence of a wet and cold s 
son, the wood of ali out-dour grape-vines, and also that 
in most cold greperies may not be thoroughly ripened, 
which renders it recessary to assist by artificial means te 
make up the deficiency. This in out-door culture, oR 
he done by removing the superfluous shoots, 
ing the sun to act upon the branches, and further concen 
trate or ripen the juices, thus reducing the quantity of 
ueous matter contained in the vine. Do not, — 
injure the leaves on the remaining branches, as resy 
tion would be checked, and the object intended to be 
gained prevented. It is advisable to follow up the same 
course with late crops under glass, and, in addition, to 
deviate a trifle from general practice by keeping the 
house a little warmer than usual. This may be accom- 
plished by keeping the lower ventilators ¢ Set bed 
which a higher temperature will be maintained ne 
bottom of the house. A free circulation, quite aikiad 
all purposes, may be admitted by the upper openings. 
ae re genial and dry atmosphere will thus be secured, which 
aS will enable the vines to complete the ripening process 
_grape-vine leaf be injured by extreme cold before it is 
- mature, if it is possible to avoid it. So long as te remains 
_ green, it is doing service to the vine. In a healthy plant 
oe ony kind, when nature has accomplish 
_ she will cast off the useless parts, and any interference ia 
