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sonably heavy snowfall may be expected, the snow 

 is the chief dependence, but the evergreen boughs 

 are needed to catch and hold the snow. When pine, 

 spruce or hemlock trimmings are not to be had, corn 

 stalks, straw or waste hay can be used. Unless the 

 snow drifts can be induced to lie upon the peach 

 trees this covering of corn stalks or hay will have 

 to be pretty liberal. 



TREES LAID DOWN FOR WINTER 



As late as possible in the spring, usually after the 

 blossom buds begin to open, the covering must be 

 removed and the trees set upright again in their 

 places. It will be necessary to hold them erect by 

 tying them to strong stakes or posts set to north 

 and south of each tree ; and it is of considerable im- 

 portance in making these ties to see that the ropes 

 do not chafe or cut the trees. Usually the trees will 



