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TREATMENT OF THE 



so as to leave three eyes as before di- 

 rected. 



The reason for stopping the leading shoot, 

 h, at this time is, that the lowest one, i, 

 (which is to be retained the next winter 

 pruning) may acquire that strength and 

 maturity, so as to be productive the follow- 

 ing year. But if the leading one, h, was 

 permitted still to remain its entire length, 

 and to grow regularly forward during the 

 summer, the lowest one, i, would not attain 

 the state desired. If the tree pushes very 

 vigorously, it will be necessary to leave 

 the shoot, h, its entire length, as done to 

 the lowest; or if wood be wanted in that 



Fig. 4. 



part and the strength of the tree will admit 

 of its being retained, it must be so ; but ex- 

 cept in these cases the leading shoot must 

 always be shortened back as directed. A 



