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Vineyard Culture, 



The working of the ground by hand is, undoubtedly, 

 the best and most perfect, but it is much more expens- 

 ive than that by the plow, and even on the supposition 

 that the expense was the same, it would be advisable 

 to substitute the plow, for the reason that the scarcity 

 of hands is such that this mode of cultivation becomes 

 impossible, even at the cost of the heaviest expenses. 



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and also, because the work being done much quicker, 

 it enables us to await the most favorable time for the 

 operation.- Unfortunately, the plow can not be used on 

 steep slopes. Let us, therefore, consider the manner 

 of using this implement, in vineyards where its working 

 is not rendered impracticable by too steep a surface. 



A space of at least three feet, between the rows of 

 the plants, is necessary to allow the plow to be used 

 with ease. Under the head of " Planting " we have 

 pointed out the most favorable position to be given to 

 the rows of plants, to facilitate the use of this imple- 

 ment. 



