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are of an earlier disposition, and in a wanner situa- 

 tion. 



Some regard should, likewise, be had to the ar- 

 ranging of the large or luxuriant growing kinds, 

 which ought to be placed all next each other ; as, 

 if they are planted promiscuously among the Fron- 

 tignacs, and those of less robust habits, the larger 

 sorts will deprive the latter of a great portion of 

 their nourishment, and consequently lessen the size 

 and quantity of the fruit. 



3. MANAGEMENT. 



Having made these cursory observations on the 

 formation of the border, and the putting of the plants 

 in their permanent stations, I will proceed with a 

 few remarks on their subsequent treatment. The 

 first Spring, before the buds begin to swell, or the 

 sap flow, the Vines should be headed down to a cou- 

 ple of eyes ; and that which appears to push the 

 strongest, to be selected, and trained singly up the 

 rafter ; the others to be displaced, as one shoot will 

 be sufficient ; but it must be kept carefully tied to 

 the trellising, divested of the tendrils that may ap- 

 pear, and the top of the shoot preserved from being 

 broke or injured in any way, to deter its growth. 

 Great care is also necessary, in keeping them regu- 

 larly trained to the trellis as they advance, and 

 guarding against the shoots being injured by too 

 tight-tying, which is frequently the case, in conse- 

 quence of the rapid swelling of the young wood ; 

 therefore, the Vines should be often examined, and 



