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FRUIT TREES. 



Plums as Double Contra Espaliers in Vertical 



Cordon. 



The same methods are used as directed for pears of 

 the same form. 



Plums as Espaliers — Terrier's Palmette. 



In this case also the same process is adopted as for 

 pears. The fruit-branches must be treated as described 

 for plums in the pyramid form. Space between each 

 tree should be allowed, so as to afford about twenty- 

 square yards upon the wall for every tree. 



Plums in Single Oblique and Vertical Cordon. 



These are particularly suitable forms for the plum. 

 The same operations are required as for the pear. 

 The vertical cordon is suitable under the same circum- 

 stances as for the pear, viz., for walls at least five yards 

 high. 



Plums as Tall Standards. 



This form is suitable only for orchards. The same 

 mode of treatment as the pear. 



