USEFUL REMARKS. 83 



But although this is the case among agricul- 

 turists, it is carried to a far greater extent by 

 horticulturists ; it would be an extraordinary 

 thing indeed, for one gardener to prune and 

 manage a tree to please another. At the same 

 time, although they may differ much in their 

 opinions, they may produce equally fine fruit, 

 and keep their trees in equally good order. 



But the subject before us, is of such great 

 national importance, that every one must feel 

 interested in it, who is fond of horticultural 

 pursuits. The remedy is so very plain and 

 easy, I think I need not recite my experiments, 

 to convince the public of its efficacy. Never- 

 theless, I will give as much explicit informa- 

 tion on the subject, as my memory, together 

 with my memorandums, will furnish me with. 



SOME USEFUL REMARKS. 



Par. 100. I must beg first of all, to make 

 this impression on the minds of my readers, to 

 prevent any misunderstanding ; that is, that 

 the powder is intended as a remedy for the 

 canker : and although I have said it may be 

 used on the most tender shoots in summer, yet 

 be it understood, although it is necessary to use 

 every means to check it when we see it raging 

 in its white state, yet my object is, to preserve 



