298 SOME SPECIFIC ADVICE 



more than a few plants to give such close atten- 

 tion to each one, and it is often impossible to 



208. Pruning-knife. 



tell which branches should be removed until 

 they have assumed their permanent character- 

 istics. 



209. Priming-shears. 



The most essential pruning tools are three, 

 a heavy knife (Fig. 208), hand shears (Figs. 

 209, 210), and a narrow saw (as e, Fig. 211). 



210. Pruning-shears. 



Aside from these types, there are various patterns 

 of chisels and hooks. 



Various characteristic pruning tools are shown 



