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THE FRUIT GROWERS GUIDE. 



Assuming the tree (Fig. 41) to be intended for training to an ordinary wall or 

 trellis, the two central branches only will need shortening to the extent indicated 

 by the bars, the remaining eight being left intact. In the fourth year two shoots 

 should be taken forward from each of the cut-back branches, and two from the end of 

 each of the next two branches on both sides of the tree, the two lowest branches being 

 continued as in the previous year. With proper attention the tree will be well 

 furnished with branches of equal vigour and not require any winter pruning, except 

 shortening lateral growths, which will be treated presently. 



Fig. 41. FAN-SHAPED CHERRY TREE, THREE YEARS FROM THE MAIDEX. 



In the fifth year two growths should be encouraged from the extremity of each of 

 the four branches originated by shortening the two central growths at the fourth 

 pruning, but a continuation of the growth of the remainder will only be necessary 

 for giving the requisite number of branches at the proper distance apart. The tree 

 will then be in the form of a semicircle by the end of the fifth year's training, and 

 in a healthy, fruitful condition, as represented in the engraving, Fig. 42. 



After the tree is fully furnished, as depicted on the opposite page, the branches only 

 need continuing and forking as required to cover the space equally with bearing wood 



