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THE VIITE-DRESSEE'S MANUAL. 



the two operations are intimately connected. In sum- 

 mer trimming, tlie vine- dresser must have regard for 

 the trim which is to follow the succeeding winter. 



One important point in this matter is to know where, 

 that is, at what part of the vine, to leave the shoots 



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tmtrimmed, and which shoots to trim away. Some 

 retain simply the thriftiest branches, regardless of the 

 place they grow upon, which is a great error. If the 

 bows are properly fastened to the stakes, the shoots 



