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THE GHAPE OULTuEIST. 



arms tHs season. The cane that is bent down the first 

 season will usnally produce fruit the second ; but it is besi 

 not to let it produce more than one bunch upon each up- 

 right cane, unless it is very strong. The object should 



always be to subdue the vine but not to weaken it, and if 

 it is necessary to commence training it the first season 

 after planting, it should be done ; and it is far less trouble 

 to get control of the vine while young, and there is less 



