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according to the vigor of the tree, and the manner in 

 which it is treated. 



The fruit-branches of the quince and the medlar are 



Fig. 18. Fig. 19. 



Fig. 18, branch of the plum ; A, two-year-old wood ; B< one year old ; C and 

 Z>, spurs. Fig. 19, fruit-spur of the plum on the old wood. 



slender twigs on the sides of lateral branches, and the 

 fruit is borne on their points. 



SECTION 4. BUDS. 



1st. The Nature and Functions of Suds. In a practi- 

 cal point of view, buds are certainly the most important 

 organs of trees, because it is through them we are enabled 

 completely to direct and control their forms and their 

 productiveness. Whoever, therefore, wishes to become 

 a skilful and successful tree culturist, must not fail to 



