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free scope for the roots to extend themselves in the 

 width of the border, which should not be less than 

 from 25 to 30 feet. It must be observed, that ad- 

 vantage of dry weather should be always taken in 

 filling up the borders, and that the soil may be put 

 in when it is rather of a dry texture, and free from wet. 



2. PLANTING. 



It may be necessary to observe, that, when plant- 

 ing Vines, particular care should be taken in 

 keeping their roots as near to the surface of the 

 border as possible, which may be done by raising 

 the spaces intended for the plants eight or nine 

 inches above the border level, as the decomposing 

 substances are sure to subside, and often leave the 

 roots too deeply buried in the ground, which is very 

 pernicious to the future progress of the Vine, there- 

 fore an allowance for settlement should always be 

 kept in view when planting. 



Should the Vines that are intended for the houses, 

 be grown in pots, and on the premises, they may be 

 planted at any period of the year, only taking care 

 not to injure the young fibres in turning them out, 

 and carefully protecting them from frost or too much 

 wet during the Winter season. The Vineries at 

 Woburn, being built with the front wall on arches, 

 the Vine stems are confined to the interior of the 

 houses, and require no protection from the frost in 

 Winter, as the glass is quite sufficient for this pur- 

 pose. The greater part of the Vines were planted 

 about the beginning of October ; and the space be- 



