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A. It consists in cutting or nipping with the end 

 of the fingers the buds which develop on a stem or 

 a branch. This nipping, like pruning, prevents the 

 growth of a new branch, prevents also a branch from 

 growing too much at the expense of the sap destined ' 

 to the other branches. When done in time, nipping 

 in a great many distances, is an excellent substitute 

 for pruning. 



Q. At what time of the year should the nipping be 

 performed f 



A. At any time, during spring or summer. 



Q. To what height should the trunks of apple-trees 

 be allowed to grow naked or branchess ? 

 A. From five to six feet. 



Q. How can this height be given them ? 



A. In removing from year to year some of the 

 lower branches of the tree, till the naked stem has 

 attained the desired height. 



Q. Is the pruning of the apple-tree and other fruit 

 trees very important? 



A. It is of such importance, that if is not done, 

 fruit trees will only bear a few inferior fruits. 



Plum-trees. 



How are plum-trees propagated ? 



, A. Plum-trees are propagated by scions, by sowing, 

 or by grafting. 



Q. What soil best agrees with plum-trees ? 



