Pruning of Deciduous Fruit Trees. 



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Fig. 14 illustrates the same tree. An attempt Las been made to 

 shorten it back and open the head. A good deal was cut away, yet 

 sufficient being retained to furnish the entire tree with leaves, 

 produce a fine crop, and assist in producing fruit-wood on bare parts. 



The pear when allowed to grow naturally takes the form of a 

 pyramid ; growth is usually excessive, and much difficulty is experi- 

 enced in picking, pruning-, etc. Generally the lines suggested for 



Fig. 14. — Pear "Douglas" (after pruniiip,). 



the training of the apple are applicable to this tree, except, perhaps, 

 the treatment of the leaders. An example of a notoriously upright 

 grower is found in " Keiffer Hybrid," and much difficulty appears 

 to exist in getting the tree to open up. The terminal bud on the 

 leader is certain to take a vertical direction and grow vigorously ; the 

 bud immediately below it sends out a weaker growth and takes a 



