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by every third or fourth vine, and with three wires 
fastened to the posts with staples. When such a 
trellis is done, it is practically a high fence. The 
bottom wire is generally placed from two to three 
feet from the ground, the top wire at six feet. I 
grow my vines a good deal higher than market- 
men, because I wish to lift them above berries. 
The fact is, you will not find the grape a good sur- 
plus crop for market when grown on a small home 
lot, and with usual care. The great shippers can 
afford to sell for prices that would not compensate 
you for your care and expense. ‘Twenty years ago 
I sold my surplus of Delawares and Rogers’ Hy- 
brids for eight to ten cents a pound. Now when 
I go into market they will not bring me over three 
or four cents a pound. I find it convenient, and 
quite as profitable, to invite a dozen or twenty 
stalwart college boys to spend two or three hours 
of Sunday afternoon with me, during October 
and November—discussing books, grapes, and 
manhood. I am sure that no grapes ever found 
more appreciative customers. All in all, I advise 
you to grow just as many grapes as you can con- 
sume, having a small surplus for fancy market 
and enough to give away. 
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