THE GRAPE, 315 
Diary or THE VINERY. 
JUNE. 
CVOANTOOR CNH 
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The month of May has been, as a whole, unfavourable 
for the grape. Much rainy and dull weather: we 
have been obliged to light fires every night, and 
occasionally inthe day. The grapes have been often 
looked over and thinned, yet there is no doubt the 
_ Scissors have been used too sparingly 
All lateral branches cut clean out. 
Bunches supported by tying to the trellis, 
The grapes have now completed their stoning process, 
and a few near the furnace swelling off. No mildew, 
or disease of any kind, has-yet been discovered, and 
the vines generally have the most healthy and yvig- 
orous appearance. The weather has been dull and 
disagreeable, which has rendered fires necessary. 
A few of the black Hamburgs and Zinfindals, near the 
flue, perceived to be changing colour. Weather quite 
unfavourable ; fires at night. 
Syringing now discontinued. 
The month, thus far, has been remarkable for high 
winds, which have injured many plants. 
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The grapes are now swelling finely. Those at the 
