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THINNING FRUIT. 



effects already stated are the result. Also 

 to regulate the quantity of fruit at the first 

 time of thinning in the proportion it is de- 

 signed to have it remain for the season, as 

 is the practice of some persons, is objection- 

 able; because when only a suitable quantity 

 for the tree to mature is left, and any drop 

 off at the time of stoning, a less crop is thus 

 produced than desired, or is requisite; but 

 by attending to the proper directions, these 

 effects will be avoided. 



