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done by the producer. Care should be used to have the boxes 
and cases well made, as the cash returns will depend much 
upon the neatness of the package. 
To recapitulate in conclusion, we find that the requisites 
for a vineyard adapted to Wisconsin are; a soil retentive of 
moisture; thorough preparation of the same; winter protec¬ 
tion for the vines, with a system of pruning and training calcu¬ 
lated to facilitate said protection; the selection of varieties 
ripening theii fruit early in autumn and a j udicious system of 
marketing. Grape growing, conducted in accordance with this 
plan can be made both pleasant and profitable. 
