THE WALNUT 



the branch strong and cutting beyond an upper bud 

 causes an upward growth. Always cut close to the 

 bud and the wound will soon heal over. This rule 

 should invariably be observed in trimming any kind 

 of trees or even rose bushes. Circulation ceases 

 with the growing bud and the part of the branch 

 left beyond the bud dies, turns black and continues 

 to die along down the stem below the bud. If at any 

 time it is necessary to cut off a large limb, cut as 

 closely as possible to the main branch, and paint or 

 wax over the wound. It in time may heal over, thus 

 preserving the wood and preventing decay. 



In early spring time before the buds have com- 

 menced to swell is the best time to prune the walnut 

 tree. However, if the trees are not pruned at this 

 time, then wait until they are growing fast in May 

 or the first of June. At this period the cambium 

 cells are forming and being filled with protoplasm, 

 and there is no danger of loss of sap or the trees 

 bleeding; 



If a limb should be broken off. leaving an un- 

 sightly appearance in the outline of the tree, it can 

 be closed up by judicious pruning. To do this the 

 branches nearest the break should be cut back in 

 such a way that the buds will send out new branches 

 to fill the break. Remember to cut just beyond a 



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