MANAGEMENT OF FRUIT TREES, &c. i 6 s 



and come into full bearing the fecond year after planting. 

 If they be fuffered to remain more than five or fix years on 

 the fame ground, they will degenerate and bear fmall fruit. 

 Care fhould be taken not to leave above eight or ten of the 

 ftrongeft fhoots, rubbing off or pulling up all the fuperfluous 

 ones ; and to keep the ground well hoed and clear of weeds 

 between the rows. 



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