64 MY VINEYARD. 



sistanoe ; but, as a matter of caution, his pruning exploits 

 were confined to wood which had already been taken 

 from the vine. 



Lakeview, at least its occupants thought so, was increas- 

 ing in attractiveness and beauty. The evergreens were 

 growing rapidly, and the occasioiial use of the pruning 

 shears was eifectual in producing symmetrical forms. 

 The apple orchard had become all that could reasonably 

 be expected, and the little collection of strawberries, 

 blackberries, raspberries, and currants, offered its bounty 

 of delicious fruits. The stock had increased in amount, 

 besides having brought a small revenue from some which 

 had been sold. A frame barn, suited in size and arrange- 

 ment to the extent of the farm, had been built. Our ex- 

 penses were less than our receipts. We were not grow-, 

 ing rich, but as we felt that every rensonable want was 

 gratified, it took no effort to make ourselves contented 

 with our lot. 



THE THIRD TEAR. 



The next year, four canes were produced on each vine, 

 one from each of the four buds left at the last season's 

 pruning. The canes were stopped at the top of the stakes, 

 and the lateral received the same pruning as during the 

 previous year. Two canes were allowed to fruit, bearing 

 three bunches each. From the other two canes, all flower- 

 clusters were removed as soon as they made their appear- 



