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through extending more than 10 or 12 inches from the leaders, they were 

 shortened back to tlie light yearling twigs marked (x), a few inches 

 away from their base. When it is optional the twigs holding horizontal, 

 or pendulous positions, should be selected for this purpose, in preference 

 to vertical ones. When the tree is making a strong growth and the 

 light twigs are utilized in the manner as described, there is often a 

 danger of them becoming too strong during the second year of their 

 growth. When tins danger is apparent, the removal of the portion as 



Fig. 1. Fig. 2. 



Plate 54. — Jonathan leader unpruned, and same leader Pruned. 



suggested may be deferred for another year, until the twigs have 

 hardened their wood, and built up their fruit biids, when the operation 

 may be performed with safety at the next winter pruning. 



Treatment of Individual Jonathan Leader. 

 Plate 54, Fig. 1, sliows Jonathfiu leader unpruned, and the method 

 of treatment in its case recommended as^ depicted. The previously 



