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CALIFORNIA FRUITS: HOW TO GROW THEM 



Fig. 6. Branch form of five-year-old 

 tree built down. 



and Fig. 7 is the foliage-form of the same tree, about fifteen feet high, 

 with its leaves and fruit reaching to the ground. As to how low the 

 branches should be allowed, Mr. Reed says that until recently he has 

 thought it best to keep the lower branches clipped back so that the fruit 

 would not touch the ground, but he is persuaded that it is better to let 

 them come to the ground even if considerable fruit rests on it. He finds 



Fig. 7. Foliage form of five-year-old tree. 



that many of the best orchardists do this, and claim that there are really 

 less culls among the fruit on the ground than on the less-protected 

 branches above. 



Later Pruning of the Orange. After the form of the orange is 

 well established the aim should be to preserve a compact, symmetrical 

 and convenient form. It is desirable that weak wood should be re- 



