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berries so arriinged that they are not too tight, but just able 

 to attain the maximum size. The atmosphere, kept rather 

 moist during the period of growth, should be allowed to get 

 drier as ripening proceeds, and for good colour and flavour 

 sunshine and fresh air are essential. 



PROPAGATION. 



Vines can be propagated by means of single buds, cut as 

 shown in Fig. 47. They should be inserted firmly in pots of 

 sandy soil in January or February, the top of each 

 bud just showing at the surface. Though artificial heat is 



Fig. 47.— A Vine Eye cut for propagating. 

 Below, it is shown rooted and growing. 



not absolutely necessary, it will lessen the number of failures 

 and hasten the formation of roots. When larger pots are 

 required, the rooted eyes, now grown into small shoots, should 

 be transferred to them without disturbance of the soil. They 



