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serious condition. As with our woodland 

 trees, particular attention should be directed 

 to the pruning and dressing of all broken 

 branches and injured bark in the case of 

 orchard trees. Hollow stems may, where 

 practicable, be filled up as recommended in the 

 chapter under that heading at the beginning 

 of this book ; while supporting heavy branches, 

 or such as are likely to get broken over in 

 stormy weather, should receive timely attention 

 by staying or supporting with light iron bands 

 and connecting rods. 



