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factor in the problem, due allowance must be made 

 for it. It sometimes happens that entire branches or 

 arms have to be cut away on account of blighting. 

 The system of pruning therefore should furnish a 



FIG. 30 ORCHARD OF DWARF DUCHESS PEARS, LOCKPORT, N. Y. 



means of renewing such members promptly when 

 necessity requires. 



The quince root prefers a fairly heavy and even 

 moist soil. A heavy clay loam is best, although a 



