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DOMESTIC MANNEKS OF THE PRUSSIANS.
Such is assuredly the cliaracter of the berries from whichthe ordinary Tisch-wein of Germany is produced; and thosewho are simple enougli to believe that they are bibbing a kindof mild hock, rather than dilute acetic acid, at the Bhenish
The expenses of a German vineyard a:e as follows per Morgen, or Prussianacre (= H English acre) :—-
I. Original Outi.ay upon a Vineyard — per Morgen.
Cost of an acre of "vineland," calculated to grow from 3000 to
3300 plants ..............
Rent for five years tili tlie plants are fit for bearing
N.B. If the soil be not prepared for vine culture, the cost ofthe land would be less than the above ; but then the ex-penses of the first planting would be proportionately greater.Planting of the vines ("das Setzen") costs on an average per
Morgen50 cart-loads of manure for the young plants, with cost of carting
and carryingTending and rearing of the young plants (pruning, digging, and
binding) for 4 years, at 22s. per yearCost of 3008 poles, at l'J. eachLand-tax for 5 years, at 4s. Of/J. per Morgen, per annum
Gross outlay
II. Anxual Expense of a Vineyard — per Morgen.
Planting of Single plants to keep the rows füll
Manuring, with stable-manure and bone-dust alternately every
4 years, in addition to the regulär manure for the vinesCost of pruning the vinesRepair and renewal of poles ..Sticking the polesWillow-twigs and tyingDigging the ground twiceBinding up and trinmiingGathering and pressingCasks and tubsReut of cellars, &c.Land-tax
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