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branches, some of the earliest-made wood may be taken 

 from the trees, and buds inserted from it in the barren 

 parts. Buds inserted now may start into growth in July, 

 and be stopped when about six inches long, to get the 

 wood well ripened. 



Pines. — A bottom heat from 80° to 85° must be kept 

 up to the plants intended for fruiting in the autumn. It 

 is advisable, where practicable, to allow the stools from 

 which fruit has been cut to remain in the house for some 

 time ; to supply them liberally with water, and occa- 

 sionally with liquid manure ; to encourage the growth 

 of the suckers. 



Vines. — In the houses where Grapes are ripening, the 

 temperature may be allowed to rise to 90°, with sun heat, 

 and to decline to 60° at night. In the succession-houses 

 thin the bunches, and do not be covetous to over-crop 

 the Vines, as it is the cause of many bad effects. Stop 

 laterals, and use the syringe freely in the afternoons. 



