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to remove water-sprouts and to prevent irregular growth. In some 

 cases the latter may be accomplished by removing a branch or sprout ; 

 in others by pinching out the top. More can be done towards properly 

 training a tree by frequent attention during the summer than by 

 heavy winter pruning. 



Fig. 12. Thinnins of young tree during first growing season. 



By the third winter the tree should have a framework of strong, 

 well-spaced branches, requiring very little subsequent pruning except 

 light thinning. However, if any of the branches are very tall they 

 should be shortened to properly located side branches; and if they 

 grow in the wrong direction, they should be removed. The aim should 

 be to develop a tree of round, wide-spreading form. Tall, upright- 



