TRELLIS—tThe trellis is constructed of wood or steel 
posts seven and one-half feet long, set two and one-half 
feet in the ground, and two strands of No. 9 guage 
smooth, galvanized wire. Braces will be needed at the 
end posts. In very long rows braces will be needed at 
the end posts and in the middle of the rows. We recom- 
mend that rows be limited to not more than thirty vines 
per row. A crossroad should be planned at intervals, 
being sure to allow enough space for turning tractors or 
Trellis Plan and Training of Vine 
trucks, etc. In large vineyards it is very important that 
enough roads be planned. The rows may be set in 
straight lines or on the contour. The top wire should be 
on or near the top of the posts. The bottom wire should 
be two feet from the ground, or three feet from the top 
wire. The vines should be set midway between posts. 
The trellis should be erected before the vines are set, or 
at least by the time growth starts the first year. Vines 
should be set directly under the wire and in direct line 
with the posts. 
TRANSPLANTING—Vines should be set out as soon 
as possible after arrival. If the soil is wet, remove the 
packing from the bundles and bury the roots in well 
drained soil until permanent location is prepared for 
planting. It is better to set plants in dry soil and keep 
watered than to set plants in wet soil and fail to keep 
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