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JULY. 



A continuation of the same process as recommended 

 for June may be carried through the month of July. 

 In addition to this, where the trees have made very 

 long shoots, the principal ones may have their points 

 pinched off, when the shoots have extended over a 

 foot in length. This will tend to solidify them, and 

 to divert the sap to the inferior parts of the tree, and 

 promote fructification by causing the embryo spurs to 

 become plump ; throwing more light also through 

 the whole tree. This stopping may commence in the 

 end of July, and be continued in a progressive way 

 all through August, according to the strength of the 

 shoots ; and it will be found both to equalise the 

 strength, and to increase both the size and flavour of 

 the fruit. 



In the beginning of July, training or tying down the 

 principal young shoots on espaliers must commence. 

 This, too, is a progressive matter, and will require a 

 little weekly attention until the middle of August ; by 

 which time all principals should be duly placed and 

 fastened ; and whatever waste spray remains after 

 this period, may be at once cut in to within six inches 

 of the main shoots ; such, we mean, as may have es- 

 caped the stopping recommended, or have sprung up 

 since that operation. 



