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such trees will not occupy more space than one standard. 

 In the third place, they are in a convenient form for man- 

 agement ; they are easily pruned or protected, and the 

 fruit is easily gathered, and less likely to be blown off 



Fig. 101. PYRAMIDAL APPLE-TREE. 



than on tall trees. Finally, they bear several years sooner 

 than standards. 



Among the forms mentioned, the pyramid is certainly 

 the most beautiful ; and in the best fruit gardening 

 regions of Europe, where almost every conceivable form 

 of tree has been tried, it is to-day the most popular, 



