THE PEACH. 



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head, to three buds, forming a triangle, and as nearly as 

 possible of the same hight. Three shoots are obtained 



Fig. 123. PEACH-TUBE IN FOUM OF A VASE. 



from these three buds to form the first or main branches 

 or framework of the vase. To favor the growth of these, 

 all the shoots produced below them are rubbed off. 



In order to give them the proper inclination, three small 



