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HOW TO PKEPAEE FKUIT TREES FOE PLANTING. 



Illustrations showing how they should be pruned before planting. In each case an example is given of an iin- 

 pruned and pruned tree. No. 1. Standard, with stem or trunk three to four feet clear of branches. Standard 

 Apples, Pears, Cherries, and Plums have usually this form. No. 'Z. Dwarf Pear. The usual appearance of trees, 

 two to three years from bud, prepared for training in pyramidal form. No. 3. Peacli Tree. No. 4. Quince 

 Tree. No. 5. Dwarf Apple, on Paradise Stock. 



TERMS USED IN DESCRIBING THE HABIT OF GROWTH. 

 Referring to young trees of tiro to four years' groictli. 

 Vigorous.— Being those varieties of strong, rapid growth. Frek.— Varieties which rank next to the above in 

 growtli. Moderate.- Varieties which make a fair growth, some being slender growers, others slow growers. 



