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Show Pruning Deciduous Trees. Do not bo afraid to pruuo deciduous trcos and shrubs now, simply for the reasou that they aro carrying greon leaves. It Is a good rulo to pruno tho shrubs Just as soon uu thoy aro prist blooming. Trees, howover large, may bo profitably pruned now, unless tho entire top is to bo removed. Small branches need no treatment subsequent subse-quent to pruning, but large cuts should bo treated with llnscod oil, paint, asphalt, as-phalt, tar or any protective substance that will oxcludo air and form and maintain a film over tho wound, Tho latter will then Btart to heal ovor this soaeon and tho work bo vigorously renewed re-newed In early spring. |