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ment will be seen in a little while, the lateral growths 

 quickly taking up nutriment that was formerly absorbed 

 by the over-strong, woody leaders, in consequence of 

 which a new lease of life will be taken by the plant. We 

 would also cut out all unduly crowded growths as well 

 as weakly laterals, which would never be of much 

 service. 



What is most desirable at this period is to promote 

 fresh growth that will yield a new supply of welcome 

 blossoms in the not-distant future. This may be en- 

 couraged by the judicious use of stimulants ; nitrate of 

 soda is a very valuable stimulant at this period, and if 

 this be applied at the rate of an ounce to a yard run 

 in the rows, and be applied before rain, or be watered 

 in, the effect will very quickly be apparent. 



We can quite understand a nervous amateur grower 

 hesitating to deal with his plants in the manner we have 

 suggested, but he need have no fear of the consequences, 

 as the results are almost certain to exceed his expectations. 



