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according to the vigor of the tree, and the manner in 

 which it is treated. 



The fruit-branches of the quince and the medlar are 



Fig. 18. Fig. 19. 



Fig. 18, branch of the plum; A, two-year-old wood; B. one year old ; C and 



2>, spurs. Fig. 19, fruit-spur of the plum on the old wood. 



slender twigs on the sides of lateral branches, and the 

 fruit is borne on their points. 



I 

 Section 4. — Buds. 



let. 77ie Nature and Functions of Buds. — In a practi- 

 cal point of view, buds are certainly the most important 

 organs of trees, because it is through them we are enabled 

 completely to direct and control theii* forms and their 

 productiveness. Whoever, therefore, wishes to become 

 a skilful and successful tree culturist, must not fail to 



