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FRUIT AND ITS CULTIVATION, 



case of Apples and Cherries, and shortening these reserved 

 shoots to about one-half of their original length. These 

 pruned shoots will, in due course, push out other shoots, 

 and if the variety is of a free-bearing habit of growth will 

 also form a few fruit buds. A year later, thinning out 



Fig. 142. STANDARD TREE AFTER ONE YEAR'S GROWTH. 



Result of pruning- correctly at time of planting. 



should again be resorted to, all the badly-placed shoots, 

 including those with an inward tendency, and any rub- 

 bing against or crossing the shoots that are to be saved 

 being shortened to within one inch of the old wood. The 

 selected shoots may again be shortened this time, leaving 



