. Culture of the grape. Viticulture. CULTURE OF THE G 1} A P E. 71 make an undesirable vine. It is true, the lower roots may be cut awa}^, as indicated in fig. 14, at the line «, thus securing a compact and very satisfactory vine; but in doing this we sac- rifice at least tAvo-thirds of the roots, the lower roots being generally found to be strongest. As the best method for the open air, I would re- commend that the cut- tings be made in the fall or early winter, of an av- erage length of seven inches, and having at least two buds. Some varieties are much more short-jointed than others, in whi
. Culture of the grape. Viticulture. CULTURE OF THE G 1} A P E. 71 make an undesirable vine. It is true, the lower roots may be cut awa}^, as indicated in fig. 14, at the line «, thus securing a compact and very satisfactory vine; but in doing this we sac- rifice at least tAvo-thirds of the roots, the lower roots being generally found to be strongest. As the best method for the open air, I would re- commend that the cut- tings be made in the fall or early winter, of an av- erage length of seven inches, and having at least two buds. Some varieties are much more short-jointed than others, in which case there will be three or more buds on this length. This is an en- tirely immaterial point; but, as a general rule, there will be but two eyes. With the shears (fig. 4) cut at right angles to the slope of the lower bud, and a quarter of an inch below the base of the bud. Be careful that the cut is clean, and made without bruising the bark. The upper cut. 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 Strong, William Chamberlain, 1823-1913. Boston, J. E. Tilton & company
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