3i8 The Canadian Horticulturist. 



much more as may be necessary to keep the tree in that pyramidal or conical 

 form usually considered the proper shape for a dwarf. In addition to this a 

 system of pinching back the young growth in summer time, after it has grown 

 a few inches, and thus causing fruit spurs to be formed, which otherwise might 

 have produced leaves only. 



As to the extent of the spring pruning, Mr. Thomas advises that dwarf 

 pears should not be allowed to exceed ten or twelve feet in height, and six or 

 seven feet in diameter at the base. 



THE UNITED STATES FRUIT TARIFF. 



^^^^g^RUIT growlers in Canada will watch with some interest the 

 changes in the United States tariff, so far as it affects their busi- 

 ness. While, as a rule, our apples go to the British markets, or 

 to the North-West, there are seasons when our best apple market 

 is Chicago, and when even Philadelphia calls for Canadian apples* 

 Especially is the Canadian Northern Spy and Montreal Fameuse 

 wanted in these markets, but the duty of 25 cents a bushel has been almost 

 prohibition. This is now reduced to 20 per cent., which, considering the low 

 value of apples, will open these markets to us. The following shows the tariff 

 changes, so far as fruit is affected : — 



FRUITS AND NUTS. Old New 



rate. rate; 



Apples, green or ripe, per bushel 25c. 20 p e 



Dried, desicated, evaporated, or prepared in any manner, per pound. . . 2c. 20 p c 



Dates, green, ripe, or dried Free 20 p c 



Preserved in sugar 35 pc 20 pc 



Grapes, per barrel of 3 cubic feet, or part thereof 60c 20 p c 



Plums and prunes, per pound 2c l^c 



Comfits, sweetmeats and fruits preserved in sugar, syrup or molasses, 



n. e. s., prepared, desicated cocoanut or copra and jellies of all kinds... 35 p c 30 p c 



Fruits preserved in their own juices 30 p c 20 p c 



Orange peel and lemon peel, preserved or candied, per pound 2c 30 p c 



Almonds, not shelled, per pound 5c 3c 



Clear almonds, shelled, per pound 7^0 5c 



Filberts and walnuts of all kinds, not shelled, per pound 3c 2c 



Shelled, per pound 6c 4c 



Peanuts, or ground beans, unshelled, per pound Ic 20 p c 



Shelled, per pound H 20 p c 



Nuts of all kinds, shelled or unshelled, n. e. s., per pound 1^ 20pc 



Prunus Simoni is just now ripening its fruit at Grimsby (August 11) 

 A prettier sight could not be desired than one of these trees variegated with its 

 fruit in various stages of ripeness from green to yellow and red, and dark red. 

 Possibly it might command a ready sale in the markets on account of its beauty; 

 but alas, for eating, it is worthless, and no one would buy a second basket 

 unless for marmalade. Some were canned with considerable sugar, but were 

 not much esteemed. 



