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11. The tree in figure 10 after being heavily pruned in midsum- 



mer 183 



12. A desirable method of supporting the branches to prevent 



breaking when heavily loaded with fruit . . . .198 



13. A brush burner 199 



14. A peach tree in need of corrective pruning. (Drawn from 



Farmers' Bulletin 632) 210 



15. The tree in figure 14 after receiving corrective pruning. 



(Drawn from Farmers' Bulletin 632) . . . .211 



16. A peach tree eight years old with bearing surface mostly at 



the extremities of the Hmbs. (Drawn from Farmers' 

 Bulletin 632) 212 



17. The tree in figure 16 after being deheaded. (Drawn from 



Farmers' Bulletin 632) 213 



18. Peach trees laid down and covered with burlap and soil for 



protection during winter. (Drawn from photo Colo. 

 Expt. Sta.) 328 



19. Diagram showing the "peach season" in the different states. 



(Adapted from Dept. of Agri. Bull. 298) 413 



