48 Pruning. 



will be visible the year after in increased 

 foliage. 



In the case of hard woods the branches 

 should be shortened, taking care to maintain 

 the symmetry of the tree ; in conifers, of 

 course, this must be avoided. It is important 

 to remember that a branch on the under side 

 of the bough should be left where the cut 

 takes place. If left upon the upper side, an 

 upright growth takes place, which destroys 

 the shape and beauty of the tree. 



Care should be taken to avoid injury to 

 the terminal shoots of the lower branches of 

 conifers by contact with the mowing machine. 

 The neglect of this precaution often com- 

 pletely defeats the object of the planter. 



In conclusion, there is ample room for the 

 spread of knowledge in respect of tree 

 diseases, and if landowTiers would study the 

 manifestations and causes, and endeavour to 

 remedy or prevent the spread of the maladies, 

 great profit would accrue to them. This can 

 best be done by cultivating the perceptive 

 powers. There are some who never will see 

 what is clear to others, and it usually arises 



