THE PEAR. 



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whicli accompany the primary one (C, fig. 52), give 

 place almost immediately to two small shoots much 

 less strong than the one suppressed (fig. 53). We 

 pinch ofl* the most vigorous of the two, and the one 

 that is reserved (which must also be pinched if neces- 

 sary) gives place to a small branch which easily sets 

 for fruit. 



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Fig. 53.— Side Buds aft^r removal iig. 54.— Pinched Shoot with 



of principal Bud. new Shoot D. 



The first pinching is generally sufficient to arrest 

 the too rapid growth of the shoots. The most vigorous, 

 however, will often produce an anticipative bud towards 

 their summit (D, fig. 54). These also must be pinched 

 when they have attained a length of three or four 

 inches. 



If some shoots have been neglected until they have 

 attained a length of eight or twelve inches or more, it 



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