THE PEAR. 



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lowing summer an equal degree of vigour between the 

 new extensions of the two side branches. 



Third Pruning, — ^The year following the trees will 

 resemble figure 87. Proceed now in the following 

 manner : — 



Cut back the side branches the same as the first 

 year, reducing the new extension one-third. Cut the 

 stem at A, about six inches above the previous one. 



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■ Fig. 87.— Third Pnining of Paimette. 



and above three well-placed buds for obtaining a new 

 set of laterals during the following summer. From 

 this period a fresh set of side branches may be developed 

 every year, for the lower ones have now acquired suf- 

 ficient power. Keep the vegetation equal throughout 

 the tree during the summer. 



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