THE PEAR. 



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still remain six years to the advantage of tlie new 

 method. 



Fig. 81.— Elevation of Contra Espalier. 



Eig. 82.— Plan of Fig. 81. 



On a comparison of the two methods the whole 

 matter stands thus :■ — 



1. The maximmn product of fruit is obtained eight 

 years earlier. 



