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them as the jiriiuary limb^. If the tree is a small one-year-old, or is 

 only a whip, head in at the desired height, and leave strong buds below 

 the cut. It is desirable to have the framework limbs spring from the 

 main stem in the form of an inverted tripod. These limbs should be 



Fio. 15. First step in pruning; the young tree. Heading at the proper height ami 

 removing hranches other tlian those desired for main branches. 



spaced at from 3 to 5 inches i\])art .so as to prevent the formation of 

 undesirable crotches. The poach is a vigorous grower, and sliould be 

 pruned severely. The open-head system is the most satisfactoj-y OTie 

 for this fruit. 



