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the pruning had been done in a proper manner, the 

 shoot would have formed a good " callus " where 

 cut, and there would have been no dead wood. 



The manner in which the shoots should be 

 pruned is shown in the diagram at A, whilst at B 

 the method of pruning to be avoided is illustrated. 



It will be seen from these sketches that the 



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cut should be made in a sloping direction immedi- 

 ately above the bud or eye, so that the wound will 

 quickly callus over. The incorrect manner is to 

 make a horizontal cut at some distance above the 

 eye. The main object in pruning peaches and 

 nectarines with triple buds is to thin out the 

 shoots sufficiently to admit the light and air, and 



