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FEBRUARY — FOURTH WEEK. 



to be allowed to touch, the glass. All small bunches to 

 be removed when in flower. When the fruit is set, the 

 heat by day may be allowed to rise from 70° to 80°. See 

 to the border coverings, if out-doors, as also border 

 waterings, if in-doors. Be careful when admitting air to 

 the early Vines, to avoid cold currents and changes, for 

 in the space of an hour we have sometimes strong sun- 

 shine, sleet or snow, and cutting winds. Vines in pots 

 to be supplied with plenty of manure water in all stages of 

 growth, but especially when swelling off their fruit. 



