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should be left on the main stem in such a way that two will extend in 

 opposite directions, north and south, and the other two, east and west. 

 The spurs should contain two opposite buds. 



Pruning Two- Year-Old Peach Trees. 



The pruning of the peach tree the second year should consist of cut- 

 ting out the central branches and water sprouts on the main stem and 



Fig. 11. — One-year-old peach tree. Cut out c(>ntr!il loailor, loiivinj; four branches pruned 

 to spurs 2 inches long, as indicated by dotted lines. Do not allow opposite branches to form. 



FlO 12. — Twoycar-old peach tree. Cut out central Krowtli in form of siirouts and cut 

 back length growth to 1-2 as indicated by dotted lines. 



leaving two sprouts on each spur id" the previous season (Fig. 12). 

 Tlie.se sprouts are cut back to a length of twelve or fourteen inches and 

 pruiiod to an outside bud, so that an open bead may bo formed. Prune 

 well above the buds, so that tliey may not be injured by the wound dry- 

 ing out. 



