232 VINERY FOR FORCING GRAPES,, &C. 



outside the house, and admitted through holes, 

 and conducted to the rafters ; but I am of opi- 

 nion, with most other practical men. that for 

 early and strong forcing, it is better to have the 

 stem inside ; but this is not of so much conse- 

 quence where they are introduced into peach 

 houses, or other glass houses only requiring 

 moderate heat. 



Like other fruit trees, the best time for plant- 

 ing is in November, and if then omitted, about 

 the middle of February is the next best season; 

 the plants should be two, three, or four years 

 old for planting in the vinery, particularly if 

 raised from eyes, and if established in pots, they 

 are far preferable ; should the roots be through 

 at the bottom of the pots, by breaking the pots 

 to pieces, the balls can be preserved entire. The 

 different sorts may be obtained at most of the 

 respectable nurseries, raised either by layers or 

 from eyes. There appears to be a diversity of 

 opinion among practical men as to which is the 

 most preferable for planting, the layers, or those 

 raised from eyes ; some contending, that the 

 layers come into bearing earlier than the eyes. 



