18 SILKWORM FOOD PLANTS. 



direction. By careful attention to cutting^ out the undesirable growths 

 the tree can be made to assume an}^ desired shape. 



In gathering* the leaves always allow enough to remain on the tree 

 to insure its perfect health. If some of the trees show signs of fail- 

 ing vigor as a result of excessive leaf gathering, it is advisable to 

 allow them to grow for a season without picking, and by early prun- 

 ing out of unnecessary growth permit those growths which are desir- 

 able to become ripened. 



