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ing them to carry so much fruit as the stronger ones. A 

 much larger weight than the above might be left to ripen 

 under some circumstances, but, as a general rule, it would 

 not be advisable, where permanent prosperity is desired. 

 What is mentioned is easily attainable, and nothing is 

 advised that I have not practically found to succeed as 

 described. In pruning in the fall of the third season there 

 is some difference, which will be found fully described in 

 the chapter on pruning. 



