THE PEAR. 



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lowing summer an equal degree of vigour between the 

 new extensions of the two side branches. 



Third Pruning. The year following the trees will 

 resemble figure 87. Proceed now in the following 

 manner : 



Cut back the side branches the same as the first 

 year, reducing the new extension one-third. Cut the 

 stem at A, about six inches above the previous one, 



Fig. 87. Third Pruning of Palmette. 



and above three well-placed buds for obtaining a new 

 set of laterals during the following summer. From 

 this period a fresh set of side branches may be developed 

 every year, for the lower ones have now acquired suf- 

 ficient power. Keep the vegetation equal throughout 

 the tree during the summer. 



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