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Show pruning may be summarized :as follows: 1 Close pruning, when the tree is dormant, induces tree growth. Honce, if a tree is feeble, or has not gwn as could be wished, it should be closely trimmed in the winter season, and pruning while the tre is in blossom will cause that crop to set 3. When tree growth is desired, prune while the tree is dormant; but if f ruft is desired, prune either I root or top while the sap is flowing. flow-ing. 4. For plums, prunes and apricots, leave all the small spurs growing along the branches, no matter whether the tree is young or old, for on them tlie bulk of the fruit is grown. Head in well from the outside, which tends to develop de-velop these spurs, and also strengthens the tree, and the fruit is grown where the tree is best able to bear it. 5. Apples, peaches and pears are inclined to bear nearer the tips, and young trees should be well headed daring the winter season, both to give the tree symmetry and strength, and also to induce a more vigorous wood growth, and prevent a premature pre-mature bearing of fruit a fault that fruit growers do not seem to appreciate, but which is, nevertheless, neverthe-less, a very serious one. Mildura Cultivator, . I . PRUNING YOUNG FRUIT TREES. All heavy pruning should be done in winter, when the Bap is down. Among deciduous trees, plums are generally the firpt ready to prune, and are followed by pears, apricots, peaches, and lastly . apples. The general effects vof . it |
