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same variety, in the same orchard, have equal capabilities for 

 producing fruit even when they are of the same age and have 

 been propagated, planted and cultivated in the same way. With 

 the data now available no rigid coiuparisons should be made of 

 the treated and untreated sections for the purpose of drawing 

 delinite conclusions as to the influence of the treatment on the 

 yield. It is hoped that the investigation may be continued so as 

 to secure more evidence on this subject. 



Table V shows the average yield per tree for each variety from 

 1893 to 1897, and the annual average per tree for the whole 

 period. 



