. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. 402 THE It will be observed that while these plants were forming from the layered cane, one, two, or three shoots, according to the strength of the plant, should be trained to a stake for next season's work, the cane having been properly cut back for this purpose. Cuttings in Open Ground.— This is the common method of raising commercial grape-vines at the present time. Much depends on the character of the soil for retaining moisture, and still
. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. 402 THE It will be observed that while these plants were forming from the layered cane, one, two, or three shoots, according to the strength of the plant, should be trained to a stake for next season's work, the cane having been properly cut back for this purpose. Cuttings in Open Ground.— This is the common method of raising commercial grape-vines at the present time. Much depends on the character of the soil for retaining moisture, and still more on the humidity of the air, which varies in different localities and with seasons. A rich, moderate- ly compact, deep, and mellow soil is required. It is especially im- portant that it possess fertility in order to give the young plants a strong impetus the moment Shoots of one season's growth are selected, of full medium size, omitting small or unripe por- tions. Where the winters are severe, this wood should be cut off late in autumn, shortened to convenient lengths, and packed in slightly moist earth, or, what is better, in damp moss, in boxes placed in a cellar. Sometimes the cuttings are placed in a bed in autumn, which answers well in mild climates, or where they are well protected during winter, with a thick layer of straw, manure, or leaves. The cuttings are usually made about seven or eight in- ches long, and each one should have two or more buds. It should be sev- ered by a sharp knife immediately Fig. S46.—Newly formed layer plant. new roots are emitted. Fig. 547. Grape Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thomas, J. J. (John Jacob); Wood, William H. S. New York, Orange Judd
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