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of the operation should he the best judge. The aim in tnis operation is to encour- 

 age an even distribution of growth all over the tree. For instance, if, in cutting 

 away a shoot or branch a growth is needed at the base of this shoot, prune 

 to one or two eyes; then in time those eyes will start into growth and furnish 

 the necessary shoots. But if no future shoot is required, it is best to cut back 

 to the main wood, leaving no eyes for a further growth. It is usually ad^Tsable 

 to encourage back growths, with a \-iew to ha\-ing an even distribution of foliage, 

 tor this means an even distribution of sap, which is a very important factor in 

 the successful cultivation of Figs. It is well for the beginner to bear this in 

 mind whenever training a Fig tree. Tr>- to cultrvate or train an evenlv-bal- 

 anced tree. Pinch Ejack any shoots that are taking the lead noticeably, for bv 

 doing this the sap will he more fully equalized throughout the tree. 



Attention to these small details at the beginning of training will make the 

 subsequent operations simpler. The same applies to the tj-ing in of the young 

 grow-th. \\ hen tying the shoots before starting, allowance should be made fw 

 expansion. The wood will grow considerably, even in one season. I have known 

 serious damage to be done through securing the wood too tigfatly to the trellis, 

 or allowing the string to cut into the wood as it expands. 



VARIETIES BEST SUITED FOR PORONG 



There is a long list of varieties that could be recommended. I have selected 

 what I consider the best and most reliable for forcing purposes. My list wiD 

 be found sufficient for all practical purposes. 



Bourrassotte Grise Pingo de Mef 



Brown Turkey Ronde Molette Hatrve 



Brown Ischia Molette Sepor 



Early Molet White Marseilles 



Nesro Larso Black Marseilles 





Fig Nfcro Lussgo 

 torcing Wst for toiny years. . 



