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THE GRAPE. 
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Diary of the Yinery. 
The month of May has been, as a whole, unfavourable 
for the grape. Much rainy and dull weather : we 
have been obliged to light fires every night, and 
occasionally in the day. The grapes have been often 
looked over and thinned, yet there is no doubt the 
scissors have been used too sparingly 
All lateral branches cut clean out. 
Bunches supported by tying to the trellis. 
The grapes have now completed their stoning process, 
and a few near the furnace swelling off. No mildew, 
or disease of any kind, has yet been discovered, and 
the vines generally have the most healthy and vig- 
orous appearance. The weather has been dull and 
disagreeable, which has rendered fires necessary. 
A few of the black Hamburgs and Zinfindals, near the 
flue, perceived to be changing colour. Weather quite 
unfavourable ; fires at night. 
Syringing now discontinued. 
The month, thus far, has been remarkable for high 
winds, which have injured many plants. 
rhe grapes are now swelling finely. 
Those at the 
