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Some are abundant bearers, others are only mode- 

 rate, and some are comparatively light bearers. 

 These remarks are intended to apply to the 

 abundant and moderate bearers only. 



A tree costing 5s. may be allowed to carry a 

 crop as follows ; — 



If a large plum, 30 fruits ; 

 „ medium „ 36 to 40 fruits ; 

 „ small „ 48 to 50 fruits. 

 A tree costing only 3s. 6(1. should only bear a 

 crop as follows ; — 



If a large plum, 20 fruits ; 

 „ medium „ 30 fruits ; 

 „ small „ 36 or 40 fruits. 

 As the trees increase in age and size, the crop 

 may increase to the extent of 6, 8, or 12 fruits, 

 according to variety. 



The best class of apple and pear trees are those 

 supplied at 5s. and 3*. 6d. per tree, and as these 

 fruits are closely allied to each other, the same 

 table may safely apply to both. 



A tree costing 5s. will safely carry the follow- 

 ing :— 



If a large variety, 8 fruits ; 

 „ medium „ 10 or 12 fruits : 

 „ small „ 15 or 16 fruits. 

 A tree costing 3s. 6d. should only bear the 

 following : — 



