PRUNING. 



In our favorable climate the intricate systems of train- 

 ing of other countries are wholly unnecessary, except in 

 the extreme north and Canada, where they are practiced 



Fig. 67. 



to some extent. Fig. 67 represents a tree pruner, which 

 is very useful in reaching the extremities of 'long 

 branches. The length of the pole^canl,be regulated ac- 

 cording to the height of the trees. 



