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and the fruit on the part near the glass will be 

 very fine. These trees will require removal, 

 probably annually, as they grow, to check undue 

 luxuriance. A few ties are all that is required, 

 and they are easy to syringe and take care 

 of in every way. No strong growing variety 

 should be planted either in pots or against pillars 

 in the borders. Out of doors Vertical Cordons 

 require very high walls ; they are then useful, 

 but unless they have a large number of upright 

 leaders they are apt to grow too freely ; and for 

 peaches, there is really no necessity for adopting 

 this form in out-door culture. 



