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governing the growth of the particular variety will permit, it will in 

 most cases have assumed the shape of the Emperor Alexander tree 

 shown in Plate 38. 



It will he observed that this tree was rather difficult to manage owing 

 to the main arm on the left being stronger than the others. But the 

 judicious cutting practised in its case eventually produced a well- 



Plate 38. — Emperor Alexander, seven years old, and established on modern lines. 



balanced branch system, and with its open centre and short stem this 

 is a typical specimen of the modei'n apple tree. 



It is growing on fairly deep, rich, well-drained and thoroughly 

 cultivated silurian soil, and, as usually happens, when these favorable 

 environments attend the growth of a tree, it is healthy, vigorous, thrifty, 

 and of fruitful character. 



