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Show Tuinninq Grapes. We think it a j matter of the utmost importance that early attention be given to thinning the fruit on the vine. It gives larger bunches and berries, and also aids greatly in equalizing the product. Some wonder what is gained in thinning, thin-ning, if the same weight of fruit is produced. That the same woight of fruit is produced may or may not be the case as the thinning is porformed; but supposing that two bunches are grown instead of three, as would be the case if not thinned, all the facts in nature show that the vital functions func-tions are exhausted to the greatest extent in perfecting the seed, and if a third of this exhaustion is prevented, preven-ted, even if as much juice and pulp is formed, it economizes the vitality ol the vino. Rural World. |