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shoots in their proper direction, which must be done at 

 the time of nailing up in summer. During the sum- 

 mer, the shoots which form the extensions of the wood- 

 branches must be nailed up as soon as they are twelve 

 inches long. The most vigorous of the lateral shoots 

 must be nailed up when they are grown about ten 

 inches, and the feebler ones when they are fourteen 

 inches. The shoot must be fastened in such a direction 



Fig. 128. Irregular Bud, Pinched early. 



as to form an acute angle with the branch upon which 

 it grows. Care must be observed not to enclose the 

 leaves in the list, and not to make the shoots cross 

 each other. Nails and list are used for fastening, 

 if the wall is suitable for nailing ; a green rush is used 

 if the trees are supported by a trellis.* The nailing 



* A green willow twig is generally used for fastening to a trellis, 

 or prepared wire. 



