THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 301 
inches in diameter and five feet in length should be 
driven into the ground. They should be set at least 
six inches from the plants, so that the roots will not 
be injured. The vines 
should be tied up with 
raffia, or strings made 
out of strips of cloth ; 
twine is likely to cut 
them. Care must be 
taken not to wrap 
them so tightly as to 
interfere with their 
growth. The training 
should start before the 
plants begin to trail 
on the ground. Con- 
tinue tying them up 
as they grow. 
Pruning. If the vines 
are to be supported by 
wooden or wire trel- 
lises, three stems may 
be permitted to grow ; Fie. 157. Tomato Vines supported with 
all other side shoots peer: 
should be pinched off. Remove all the side shoots of 
plants that are to be fastened to stakes. The time of 
fruiting may be hastened by pinching off all subsequent 
blossoms after three clusters of fruit have set. If the 
fruit is too much shaded, leaves should be removed; 
