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from the fact that the fibrous cords which connect 

 the pulp with the stones are unaffected in the one 

 case, while in the other they rot at the point of 

 junction with the stone. 



FIG. 13. TRUE CLINGSTONE 1'EACH. 



DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF RIPE FRUIT. 



Where a long successional supply of ripe peaches 

 and nectarines is in demand from trees grown 

 entirely under glass that is, places in which 

 regular and liberal supplies of the above-mentioned 

 fruits are expected to be placed on the dinner-table 

 from the early part of the month of May on to the 

 end of October if the necessary glass-accom- 

 modation and labour are provided, this is by no 

 means difficult to accomplish by a skilful fruit- 



