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'J'lTK PARKS AND GARDENS OF PARIS. 



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that as the tree grows the trainer has merely to attach it to the 

 rods. Useless as well as desirahle Ibruis of training are shown ; 

 for instance, trees formed like a goblet, with the branches crossed 



FRUIT-TREE IN THE VASE FORM. 



One of tunny forms more curious than useful. A, stake. B, B, crossed sticks to sustain hoop in 

 position. To form a handsome tree of this kind, eighteen or t^venty branclws are required. 



or ascending vertically. These are all useless for practical pur- 

 poses, though they may serve to amuse an amateur ; who, however, 

 would do better to amuse himself with forms more simple and 

 productive. The way of making a hedge of Pears is also shown — 



