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to gain an accession of constitutional strength. On the other hand, if 
a wall or espalier tree be in a too rampant state of growth, rubbing off 
every bold bud appearing on the stronger branches, and retaining those 
on the smaller, and in their progress bending them downwards in laying 
in, will all operate to induce moderate growth, more especially if such 
treatment be continued for a few consecutive years. For the same 
reason, such a tree should be suffered to ripen every fruit that sets upon 
it, to cause a more moderate flow of the sap in future years. Such 
desirable results can only be obtained by a judicious ordering of the 
trees at this season ; and if this has not been already done, it should 
be done without delay. 
All wall and espalier trees should receive this attention and regula¬ 
tion ; apples, pears, and plums, as well as peaches, nectarines, and 
apricots. 
Thinning Fruit .—This is a necessary part of the gardener’s employ¬ 
ment in this month, and should never be omitted. The kinds just 
named very often require to be eased of their superfluous burdens, as 
well for the good of the trees as for securing a competent crop of fruit, 
superior in size as well as flavour. Morelia cherries on north walls are 
also capable of being greatly improved in size by proper thinning, soon 
after the crop are fairly set. 
Peachery .—The first forced division of the peach-house will now 
contain ripening, or ripe fruit. To enhance the flavour, keep the house 
dry and airy. During the time the fruit are swelling off, a higher 
temperature should be afforded, as noticed last month. 
Vinery .—Thinning and tying up the shoulders of the bunches, and 
keeping the shoots trimmed and in their proper places, is the chief 
business here at this season. Be guarded against cold damp air after 
the fruit are ripe. 
Vines on the open walls also require particular attendance at this 
season. The young bunches will now be visible, and if trained on the 
spur-system, each fruit-bearing shoot should be stopped at the next 
joint beyond the fruit, divesting the trees at the same time of all 
laterals and tendrils. If the vines be trained on the successional long- 
shoot system, of course the leading shoots are carried forward in a 
right direction, clearing them of tendrils and of laterals (above their 
first joint) as they proceed, and ultimately stopping them when they 
have gained the full height. We may here stop to explain why the 
laterals are stopped above the first joint, and not entirely taken off, as 
is the custom of some vine-dressers. The reason is this:—were the 
laterals pinched off close, the bud at their base, which contains the 
fruit of the next year, is very apt to burst in the autumn of this year. 
