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hang so short time, that it is hardly worth the 

 trouble. 



Of planting Strawberries. 



Strawberries may now be successfully planted. 

 The strongest runners are to be chosen, and if plant- 

 ed any time in the month, will be well rooted before 

 winter. For soil, distance, and the manner of plant- 

 ing, see Sect. I. March, and April. 



Of training in the summer shoots of Wall-Trees. 



CONTINUE to train all shoots closely to the wall or 

 espalier, whether the crop of fruit be gathered or 

 not from the tree, and that for the reasons given on 

 this head last month. Also pick ofT such leaves as 

 overhang the fruit, not only of late peaches and nec- 

 tarines, but of the choice wall pears and apples. 

 Even this thinning of leaves should be extended to 

 the espaliers, and done to a certain degree ; at the 

 same time thinning away all superfluous spray from 

 the spurs, and cutting clean off the lateral twigs. 



Of gathering Watt-Pears and Apples. 

 The Jargonelle, Yair, Bergamots, and some other 



