VIGOROUS FRUIT TREES. 



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The reason for allowing the branches to 

 remain at their full length when the tree is 

 replanted is, that when they are cut in, and 

 the tree is planted again, it is nearly as vi- 

 gorous as before; I have often observed this 

 to be the case; but permitting them to re- 

 main as directed, promotes the desired end. 

 This will be very evident by pursuing the 

 instructions given for taking up and replant- 

 ing the tree. The best time of taking up 

 and replanting is in autumn; they then get 

 properly established before the rising of the 

 sap, and thus are enabled to mature fruit 

 buds the ensuing year. 



In pruning trees that are vigorous and 

 luxuriant, the wood should always be left 

 longer in proportion to its luxuriancy, than 

 what is directed to be done to good bearing 

 trees in this work. (See the treatment of each 

 in its respective place.) 



