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The same problems can occur with trees on size-controlling 

 rootstocks because of inadequate spacing. Plantings with close 

 tree Spacings will prove successful only if growers are willing 

 and able to devote the time to the numerous details required for 

 growing high quality fruits in high density plantings. In the 



may regret their close tree spacings 7 to 12' 



row for Mcintosh and Delicious on Em VII or MM 106 



quality fruit is even more essential than high yields, 

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