Pruning. 



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therefore, no larger at the expiration of a year's 

 growth than it was when planted ; but in the mean- 

 time the plant has become thoroughly established 

 in the soil, and the second year's growth 

 should be strong enough to form the basis for the 



NEWLY SET VINEYARD. 



permanent trunk or arm. If, however, the second 

 year's growth is weak, it may be cut back as before, 

 and the third season's growth used for the trunk. 

 On the other hand, the growth of the first year is 

 sometimes carried onto the wires to form the per- 

 manent trunk and arms, but it is only with extra 

 strong vines in good soil that this practice is ad- 



