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possible of the bunches — neitlier pull them about with 

 the hand, by which rust on the berries is frequently 

 produced, nor with whatever the shoulders may .be held 

 up by at the time of thinning, as, by the twisting of the 

 stalks, shanking is not unfrequently produced. Attention 

 to be given in stopping all laterals, and breaking off all 

 useless shoots for the more free admission of light, which 

 is most beneficial in every stage of their growth. Look 

 over houses where the fruit is swelling, and see if any of 

 the bunches would be improved by tying up the shoulders. 

 Any healthy Vines, but not of good kinds, should be in- 

 arched before the wood gets too old. 



