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ON THE MANAGEMENT 



plants growing in an exposure, because they are 

 not only sheltered from the wind, but are also de- 

 prived of light from the north, by the construction 

 of the building. 



As soon as the cuttings are planted, give them 

 a very gentle watering, and then put on the glasses. 

 A gentle moderate bottom heat is all that is 

 required, and therefore great attention should be 

 had respecting the heat of the bed. A brisk, lively 

 heat, that might agree with many other plants, 

 would be too powerful for the Vine. For the first 

 ten or fifteen days after planting, a great deal of 

 air should be admitted, in the day-time especially, 

 if the weather be clear ; and even, should the 

 weather prove mild, a little will be required at 

 night also : it will be prudent, however, to cover 

 the glasses with mats for fear of frost. Should the 

 glasses be kept too close, the buds will rise with 

 too much rapidity ; that is, before any roots are 

 formed. I have seen shoots one inch high in the 

 course of a few days ; but shoots of such a quick 

 j)rogress are very liable to be destroyed by a strong 

 sun ; and, therefore, in clear weather, it will be 

 advisable to shade the plants in the middle of the 

 day ; and at these times a less quantity of air should 

 be admitted. 



Give the plants a gentle sprinkling of water 

 every four or five days in fine weather ; but should 

 it prove dark and moist, once in eight or ten days 

 will be sufficient. Observe always to water in an 

 evening, just when the sun is going off the plants, 



