Chap. XXIII.] 



TEAINING. 



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here alluded to be so desirable for gardens generally as a flatter 

 and less pointed form. For example, the pyramid as represented 



Pyramidal Pear-iree with drooping Brajiches. 



at the time of its fourth or fifth pruning is in outline preferable 

 to the tall cone-like pyramidal trees. 



Occasionally the pyramidal Pear has its branches bent down- 

 wards, some thinking that this induces a more fruitful habit ; 



