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U II pro fit able Ore hards. 



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Of course, it is better to do the necessary work of draining wlien the 

 orchard is being established, but old orchards, not too far gone, respond to 

 the work of draining, even when done late in their existence. Old and 

 stunted trees have sometimes become quite thriftv in growth after the 

 orchard has been drainrd. 



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The system of drainage must vary according to local conditions. 

 Speaking generally, however, if the soi'l is stiff and compact, the drains 

 require to be placed at smaller distances apart than in ground of a more 

 open texture. Again, if the surface is fairly level, more drains are required 

 than in land having a good slope. Drains should be arranged so that 

 soakage may be caught in the easiest and most complete way. 



