10 THE VIITE-DEESSEK S MANUAL. 



The Grapevine (Weinstock) is properly divided into 

 two classes : 



I. That helow the surface of the ground. 



II. That above the ground. 

 In the ground are : 



The " Stem,''' (Stamm,) marked No. 1, is either the 

 result of the planted cutting or of a grapevine root. 



No. 2 is the "Foot," (Fuss,) or lowest part of the 

 stem, out of which grow, in an obliquely downward 

 direction, those important roots called "foot-roots,'" 

 which, if they spread and grow well, are the chief 

 basis of the whole vine, and without which it can- 

 not be truly healthy. These foot-roots are also 

 marked 2. 



From the other buds upon the " Stem," arise the 

 "Side roots," (Seitenwurzeln ;) they grow above the 

 foot, and draw their nourishment like the "Foot roots," 

 (Fusswurzeln,) through roots almost as fine as hair, 

 which spring from the main roots. They are marked 3. 



The "Surface Boots," (Tag Wurzeln,) which grow 

 out of the head of the stem, nearly parallel with the 

 surface, and also out of those buds which are about 

 six inches below the surface of the ground. They are 

 marked 4. 



Above the ground are : 



Marked 5, the "Head," (Kopf,) or the upper part of 

 the "Stem," out of which grow the first and second 



