feet from the ground. Vines should be planted midway be- 
tween posts and directly under the wire. The trellis should 
be erected before the vines are set or at least by time growth 
starts on the plants. In large vineyards it is important to 
plan roadways at certain intervals being sure to allow enough 
space for turning trucks, tractors, etc. Recent experiments 
have shown that mature vines will produce almost as much 
fruit on the top wire as on both top and bottom wires. Where 
land is not an economic factor, one wire on top of the posts 
will be satisfactory. 
TRELLIS PLAN AND TRAINING OF VINE. 
TRANSPLANTING—Vines should be set out in the per- 
manent location as soon as possible after shipment. If the 
permanent location is not prepared or the land is too wet to 
work in, the vines may be heeled in well drained soil for a 
few days until planting preparations can be made. In large 
vineyards the plowing of furrows to intersect at the proper 
location of the plants will save time and labor. Only a few 
shovels full of dirt will have to be moved with this method. 
CAUTION—Keep roots of vines wet at all times. The most 
common cause for loss of vines is the drying out of the root 
system. Cut off all broken or injured roots. Dig holes large 
enough so that the roots may be spread out without being 
cramped. Place vines one inch deeper in the hole than they 
stood in the nursery. Fill hole level with topsoil, water well, 
or pack soil well as hole is filled. Soil should be left level 
around plants after planting is finished. A straw mulch is 
very good to retain soil moisture around newly-set plants. 
CULTIV ATION—Frequent shallow and clean cultivation 
is necessary the first two years. Low growing crops such as 
lima beans, string beans, tomatoes, peas, or cotton may be 
grown between rows the first two years, to help defray cul- 
tivation expenses. Keep all grass and weeds from around the 
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