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will not suffer by corrosion. We have seen an elegant new 
erection by a tasteful grape amateur, and think it will answer 
a very good purpose ; it consists of an upright double trellis, 
about one foot wide at the bottom, tapering to one bar at the 
top, running north and south, which is about eight feet high ; 
from which, on each side, there is fixed a small projecting 
sash, at an angle of about 48°, which keeps the vines per- 
fectly secure from deluging rains, and even concentrates more 
solar heat for their maturity. The whole has a light and ra- 
ther imposing effect ; its practical utility remains to be tried, 
as it is but lately finished; there is no apparent doubt but 
it will prove very beneficial in its results. 
ON TRANSPLANTING THE VINE. 
The best period of the year for transplanting is during the 
months of October or March. The longer its removal is 
postponed after these periods the more injurious will be the 
effects of transplanting. Admitting the ground has been pre- 
pared according to directions formerly given, dig a hole about 
twenty inches deep, and as wide as will admit of the roots, 
if possible, to their full extension, without crippling in any 
manner. If any of them are injured in lifting, they must be 
cut back to soundness ; fill up the hole to within twelve 
inches of the top, set the vine in the hole thus made, with 
its stem about six inches from the wall or fence, and let the 
plant be cut even with the ground ; or, where there is plenty 
of space, and the plant two or more feet long, plant the root 
at a distance from where the stem of the vine is desired, and 
then disbud the young shoot, except the uppermost three ; lay 
it down its full length, bringing the terminal buds to where 
the plant is wanted ; by this method the whole extent of the 
shoot will make roots, and be of infinite service for the far- 
ther growth and support of the plant. When the eyes thus 
left grow, displace the weakest two, leaving the strongest for 
the permanent plants. We have seen old vines laid down in 
this manner for the distance of thirty feet, and, in two years, 
formed plants of the most astonishing vigour and production. 
If the vine has been grown in a pot, shake the ball of earth 
from the roots, among which place, with care, new and fresh 
soil, taking the plant and giving it several shakes to settle it 
