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^^hen the lateral has, to use an everv-dav term, "spurred up," it 

 may be shortened back, or it mav be left severely alone, according to the 

 necessities of the situation, the productiveness of the soil, and othei- con- 

 siderations to be studied bv the grower. 



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There is always the danger that if the laterals are left unpruned for 

 any length of time, the basal spurs, which are the weaker, will gradually 

 lose strength, and ultimately die. This effect is shown clearh" in the 



