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CHAPTER IV. 



On the choice of a fruit tree in the Nursery, with directions for 

 pruning it previous to planting. 



In the choice of fruit trees all possible care 

 and attention is necessary, for to have a tree 

 that does not give satisfaction, after being at 

 a considerable expense in walls, borders, &c. 

 is a great disappointment. 



Of whatever species or variety your fruit 

 trees are wanted, choose those that are vi- 

 gorous and straight, and of a healthy appear- 

 ance. 



Whether they have been grafted or budded, 

 be careful to select those that have been work- 

 ed on young stocks. Grafts and buds are 

 sometimes put into old crooked stunted stocks, 

 but it is a very rare case to find such to suc- 

 ceed ; on no account whatever choose one of 

 this description. Those trees that are healthy, 

 always have a smooth, clean, shining bark. 

 Some people reject all young trees that are 

 strong and luxuriant, I do not consider that 

 of importance, because by removing them, 

 the luxuriancy to which they were subject 

 before, is checked, and after they are planted 

 and headed down as will be hereafter di- 



