S6 TREATISE ON THE CULTURE AND 



and would have five times the quantity that the trees produce 

 in their present condition ; the trees would be more sightly^ 

 and always keep in a flourishing and bearing state*. 



When old Standard Cherry-trees become decayed and 

 hollow, I would recommend heading them down, as directed 

 for wall-trees and dwarfs. Scoop out all the rotten, loose, and 

 decayed parts of the trunk, till you come to the solid wood, 

 leaving the surface smooth ; then use the composition as here- 

 after directed. 



* I do conjure the American planter to pay attention to the facts and rea- 

 sons here advanced. He may rest assured, that, if he follows the directions 

 here laid down, he will open to himself a new source of pleasure and of pro-? 

 ■fit. The increased quantify of the fruit is not so material, in cherries, as the 

 increase in the size and in the richness of the favour. In this respect the me* 

 t^od of pruning, here laid down, is invaluable. 



