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Pear Tree trained in the Conical or Quenouille Dwarf Pyramid, 



Style, with Weeping Branches. 



Some growers prefer dwarf trees worked upon the Quince to larger ones, 

 and there is a good deal to be said in their favour. In the first place, 

 both trees and crops are more readily managed by cultivators, and there 

 is less risk from high winds. The next consideration is that the trees 

 usually come into bearing earlier. Then, again, this class of trees takes 

 up less space than larger ones, and, therefore, is better adapted for small 

 gardens or orchards where space is limited and many varieties are wanted. 

 Dwarf trees may be either trained in the bush or pyramid style, according 

 to the habit of the variety. But whether the trees be large or dwarf, or 

 in whatever form they may be trained, it is advisable to distribute the 

 foliage in such a manner as to shelter the stems and branches from the 

 full power of the sun. It is a bad practice to open the centres of the 

 trees, as is often done, except in cold regions, where it may be an 

 advantage to admit the sun's power freely. The Pear gives good results 



