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the ends of all those twigs that can not be reached with the 

 hand. In some instances, twigs may commence growing 

 again, and will require a second clipping. By treating a 

 tree in this manner for one or two seasons, this rampant 

 growth can be so controlled that the great flow of sap will 

 promote abundant fruitfulness rather than surplus wood. 



HUBBAEDSTON'S NONSUCH. 



A fine, large, early winter fruit, which originated in the town of Hubbardston, 

 Mass., and is of first-rate quality. The tree is a vigorous grower, forming a hand- 

 some, branching head, and bears very large crops. It is worthy of extensive or- 

 chard culture. Fruit large, roundish-oblong, much narrower near the eye. Skin 

 smooth, striped with splashes and irregular, broken stripes of pale and bright 

 red, which nearly cover a yellowish ground. The calyx open, and the stalk short, 

 and in a russeted hollow ; flesh yellow, juicy, and tender, with an agreeable 

 mingling of sweetness and acidity in flavor ; season, October to June. 



