m 



abundantl3\ The former had all the re- 

 c:[iiisites necessary to its thriving; and the 

 latter had them only in an inferior degree; 

 we see, however, that the most favourable 

 circumstances balanced nothing against a 

 fundarnental error ; the method of pruning 

 was bad; inasmuch as it produced small 

 hranches. and leases only. 



Numerous instances might be adduced, 

 where ignorance or inattention produces 

 cases wholl}^ or in part, similar to the 

 above; but as they must all depend upon 

 the same principles, it may be sufficient 

 particularly to notice the case of Elms 

 pruned to a ver}^ small head, which inevi- 

 tably occasions this sort of obstruction. 

 The plant is certainly so notorious for pro- 

 ducing numerous branches upon its stem, 

 that most people suppose the circum- 

 stance unavoidable; they tell us, that if 

 such were Qut off, another crop, not less 

 plentiful, would succeed; and doubtless it 

 must be so, if means were not used to 



