X CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER IX. 



On the advantages and method of watering the roots of 



Fruit Trees, , 65 



CHAPTER X. 



On the advantages and method of watering the tops of 



Fruit Trees, 72 



CHAPTER XI. 



On nailing Fruit Trees, 77 



CHAPTER XII. 



On the method of applying compositions for the destruction 

 of Insects, and counteractiag the effects of those dis- 

 eases to which Fruit Trees are subject, with remarks 

 on its effects and advantages, 84 



CHAPTER XIII. 

 On Protecting the bloom of Wall Trees, 88 



CHAPTER XIV. 



On the necessity, advantages, and method of thinning Fruit, 95 



CHAPTER XV. 



On the advantages of thinning the leaves of Fruit Trees, ... 99 



CHAPTER XVI. 



On the advantages of mulching Fruit Trees, 103 



CHAPTER XVII. 



On the treatment of sickly Fruit Trees, in order to bring « 

 them to a healthy fruitful condition, 107 



CHAPTER XVIII. 

 On the treatment of vigorous Fruit Trees, 113 



