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chance of new varieties ; and the bushes generally grow 

 in a better shape than when produced either from cuttings 

 or suckers. 



In pruning these bushes, observe to keep the stem 

 quite free from shoots ; at least that from ten or twelve 

 inches from the ground, there be but one regular stem. 

 We have seen them trained on trellis work, where the 

 fruit has grown arid ripened well ; and it is a most desi- 

 rable method for small gardens, as they have a neat 

 appearance, take but little room, and form a good back- 

 ground to borders of flowers which they protect from 

 winds and embellish by their early and agreeably coloured 

 foliage. 



