THE GARDEN PRIMER 



a b c d 



a — Right way; b — Wrong way, showing a sti*b that bark 

 cannot cover; c — Section showing rise of branch; d — 

 Channel of decay to heart of tree along branch. 



above a bud, as near to it as possible and yet far 

 enough away to avoid injuring it. In plants on which 

 the buds alternate, an outward setting bud should 



be the one left at 

 the top of a pruned 

 branch. This 

 assures an out- 

 ward growing 

 new shoot and an 

 open center, which 

 is the ideal form 

 to promote 

 healthy and lux- 



„ . „ . uriant growth. 



Pruning Twigs. ° 



The Right Too Long Too Close Therearetwo 

 Way. above Bud to Bud. things regarding 



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