108 



FRUIT CULTURE. 



In budding pears on the quince stock one important 

 point should be noted, and that is to insert the bud as 

 near to the ground as possible, it being most important in 

 planting this tree in its permanent position to cover the 

 whole of the quince stock by the soil, as the stock being 

 very susceptible to the dry weather will, if exposed, cause 



FIG. 30. 



a check in the swelling of the fruit, and cracking will 

 ensue. The neglect of this point has led to much disap- 

 pointment and loss, and in many cases has caused the 

 quince stock to be condemned ; but if worked close to the 

 ground, and the stock covered as described, there is no 

 danger in this respect. With no other stocks is this the 

 case, and the buds may be inserted at from four to six 

 inches from the ground. 



