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Fig. 62. Pruning and root trimming of 

 citrus tree at time of planting. Four- 

 year tree on trifoliate stock, 5 feet 6 

 inches from crown to top of branches. 

 Cuts to be made where the lines cross 

 the roots, stems, branches and leaves. 



take the place and do 

 the work of the por- 

 tion removed. A good- 

 ly portion of the small, 

 fibrous roots, all if they 

 have become slightly 

 dried, should be re- 

 moved and all roots 

 should be cut back 

 somewhat at the tips. 

 Where a double tap- 

 root is found, it is gen- 

 erally considered best 

 to leave one of the 

 parts somewhat longer 

 than the other. 

 Some idea of the root 

 systems of trees as 

 they come from the 

 nursery and the 

 method of trimming 

 them may be secured 

 from an examination 

 of figures 62 and 65. 



If possible to so ar- 

 range the work, the 

 holes should not be 

 dug until just before 

 planting. The soil 

 will still contain its 

 natural moisture when 

 placed about the trees 

 and in some soils the 



