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To restrict the growth. But even old trees have to 

 be regulated as to form. The growth must be 

 restricted. Otherwise they grow out of reach. In 



FIG. 24 PLUM TREE WELL FORMED 



old neglected orchards one will always find trees so 

 tall that they cannot be sprayed to advantage nor 

 the fruit harvested economically. In modern close- 

 planted orchards, also, it is important to restrict 



