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ran about as follows: Five growers pinch at from 12 to 18 inches, 

 three at from 1 8 inches to 2 feet, nine at 2 feet, one at from 2 to 

 2^ feet, eleven at 2^ feet, five at from 2| to 3 feet, eight at 3 feet, 

 one at from to 3 to 3|- feet, six at 3| feet, two at from 3| to 4 feet, 

 eight at 4 feet, two at 5 feet. Six do not pinch at all and one 

 expresses doubt as to which is the better method. 



This shows considerable variance in practice, but a decided pre- 

 ference for low pruning. Forty-three of those who pinch off the 

 young growth, prefer to do it at three feet or less, while 19 cut 

 higher than this. It is quite likely that those who prune at 4 and 

 5 feet, make this serve as a single pruning and nearly agree with those 

 who do not pinch at all. Several growers have found that much 

 depends upon the variety and pinch some kinds low, and others not 

 at all. Others vary the height according to the soil and vigor of 

 growth. One large grower begins at two feet but rises a little higher 

 each year to avoid the bearing of wood. Much depends, also, upon 

 whether the plants stand alone, or are tied to a wire, after the manner 

 of grapes. 



The figures in the following list show the number of times each 

 variety was mentioned in answer to the question, " What varieties are 

 best adapted to close pruning ?" 



Snyder, 19, Bushy varieties, 3, 



Taylor, 8, Wachusett, 2, 



Erie, 6, Early Harvest, 2, 



All varietiep, 6, Bangor, 1, 



Agawam, 6, Stone's Hardy, 1, 



Wilson, 5, Ohmer, 1, 



Ancient Briton, 5, Minnewaski, 1, 



Kittatinny, 4, All except Wilson, Jr., 1. 

 Lawton, 3, 



It has been found that some varieties show a lack of uniformity 

 in their manner of bearing fruit. At times, most of it will be found 

 close to the main stalk, at other times well out on the laterals. Early 

 Harvest, Early Cluster and Lovett Best are among those which behave 

 in this way. It is better to leave such varieties until the blossom buds 

 show, before pruning, in order to guage the amount of fruit which 

 shall be produced. In the Station gardens here, the Early Cluster has 

 borne remarkably fine crops with comparatively close pruning. Wilson 

 Early sets fruit buds thickly near the base of the laterals and should 

 consequently receive close pruning on the side growths. Early Har- 

 vest requires longer pruning of laterals. 



