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branches of one of these trees, is ninety-four feet six in- 

 ches, and that of the other tree, is ninety-seven feet two 

 inches. 



They have been planted thirty three or thirty four years, 

 and continue to grow vigorously. The Mulberries which 

 they produce are considerably larger in size and richer in 

 flavour than those of the common standard Mulberry tree, 

 and their time of maturity is much earlier ; they being full 

 ripe about the middle of July, and continuing good till the 

 beginning of October, during which time they not only 

 furnish every day, an abundant supply for a very large fa- 

 mily, but afford a considerable overplus, which is distribu- 

 ted in presents. 



The gardener prunes them twice a year ; the first time in 

 June, leaving spurs of two or three inches long, which at the 

 winter pruning he shortens to about an inch in length. 



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