PLATI-: V. 



Fig. 1. This tree was properly planted and given a desirable 

 low head as was Fig. 2. In addition it has had careful 

 pruning. Note the uniform thickness of the tree 

 throughout; also, its tendency to stand erect and carry 

 a general symmetrical shape. This tree can safely car- 

 ry a much heavier crop of fruit than can Fig. 2. Care- 

 ful pruning is the only difference between the two 

 trees. 



Fig. 2. riiis tree was properl.\- ])lanlc(l and given a desirable 

 low head, but it has not been carefully pruned. Note 

 the branches on the back side of the tree are high, thin, 

 and irregular and will not carry a heavy crop of fruit. 

 Note also the branches in the foreground resting on the 

 ground. Fruit on these branches is easily soiled during 

 rainy or windy weather and if tree is near the 

 house fowls mav destrov the fruit. 



