Pruning the Vine. 



131 



of these plants. But, in order to avoid these incon- 

 veniences, it would be necessary to substitute the form 

 of , trellis, wfhich we will point out further on. 



But it is a question whether the increased value of 

 the produce arising from this modification, would com- 

 pensate for the additional expense which would be in- 



[FlG. 31.] — Moderate-sized Fine, of the Marshes of 

 Bordeaux. 

 curred. We therefore see nothing to change in this 

 shape, at least, for the varieties producing wines of low 

 price. But for those whose product is of more value, 

 such as the vineyards of Lunel, of Frontignan, of St. 



