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pieces of root can in this manner be furnished with a top of two or 

 three scion buds, which draw up the sap and set the plant in activity 

 in the spring. The scions are cut from thrifty trees in early winter 

 and stored in the cellir with the roots. — American Cultivator. 



Next Year. 



The fruit-grower's hopes were running high 



As on bud and blossom he cast his eye. 



His every nerve with .joy did tingle 



While he thought of the dollars he soon would jingle. 



Great ca sties in the air were by hi en built, 

 He'd buy carriage and harness trimmed in gilt; 

 Houses and barns around him would grow. 

 On a trip to Europe he surely would go. 



His wife might wear a costly gown 

 And they'd buy a residence in town, 

 On a new piano his daughter would play. 

 His sou might ride a "bike" all day. 



Jack Frost came along— said "this never'll do," 

 "Of your buds and blossoms I'll take a few." 

 The drouth followed Jack and took a large share. 

 Then came the grower, but he found no fruit there. 



His castles topple over, his plans fall through 

 And people wonder what next he'll do; 

 He tills his farm with right good cheer 

 And says he'll wait for the crop "next year. " 



Chas. L. PE.4.RSOX, Baraboo, Wis. 



Pruiiiiij? Frequently. 



One trouble in pruning is that, in many cases, the work is put off 

 from time to time and then too much is done at once, and a consider- 

 able injury to the tree is the result. It would be much better in every 

 way to do a little at a time and do the work oftener. Shortening back 

 or cutting off a branch here and there wherever it seems needful. 



The first and most important pruning must be given when the 

 tree is first transplanted. Then the tops mu6it be cut back in propor- 

 tion to the roots and it is at this time that the general shape or form 

 of the tree should be decided. 



So far as the natural growth of the tree will permit a spreading, 

 open head that will admit air and sunshine all through the tree is best. 

 In securing this another benefit is derived; that is, the trunk of the 

 tree is shaded and this offers a good protection, and, to some extent at 

 least, lessens the liability to their being infested with the borer. This 



