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it is evident that mere dogmatic rules for pruning 

 cannot suffice. A knowledge of the principles of plant 

 growth will place him on a sure foundation from 

 whence he can estimate the value of rules and their 

 exceptions, and will lead him to approach his work 

 in the spirit which is expressed in the motto of our 

 sister Society, ' Practice with Science ! ' " 



Before concluding this chapter, we would give a 

 general invitation to all contemplating Fruit culture 

 to visit our Allington Nurseries, to see the various 

 modes of fancy training and pruning ; such practical 

 examples will be found most useful to Amateurs, who 

 are often rather confused by technical terms which are 

 new to them, and much can be learnt in a few hours. 

 The months of August and September are the best 

 for such a visit — for routes consult G. B. & Co.'s Fruit 

 Catalogue. 



