THE PEAR. 



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which also fruit more regularly, and the tree can better 

 support itself when completely formed. 



The method of proceeding to develop the wood is as 

 follows : Choose plants that have been grafted a year, 

 and apply the first pruning ; when they have been 



Fig. 77. Pear trained in Vase Shape. 



planted out another year, cut them down to 16 inches 

 from the ground. During the summer select five shoots, 

 and maintain an equal degree of vigour by pinching. 



