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40x40 feet if he plants large growing varieties, like 

 Spy, on rich land. On the other hand if he has clear 

 and definite plans for repressive pruning he may plant 

 closer. This may mean as close as 20x20 feet with 

 small growing sorts, like Wealthy and Duchess. But 

 such close planting must not be undertaken except 

 by the man who has the knowledge and the courage 

 to carry out a rigorous system of management all 

 along the line. 



PLANTING TABLES 



The following table will show the number of trees 

 to the acre planted at various distances: 



