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PRINCIPLES OF FARM PRACTICE 



considered. A safe rule is to allow enough space for each 

 tree to develop, so that when mature it will neither shade 

 another tree nor be shaded by it. 



After the position of each tree has been settled, a hole 

 should be dug, wider than the diameter of the root system 

 of the tree and somewhat deeper. The soil at the bottom 



Diagrams showing where a fruit tree should be pruned. 



A. A two-year tree as it comes from the nursery. 



B. After pruning. C. A year later. D. After 

 pruning. 



of the hole should be loose and finely divided. The tree 

 should be placed in the hole with its roots carefully 

 straightened. The dirt should be well packed around the 

 roots so as to bring the soil into close contact with them. 

 If the soil is dry, water should be added. As the other trees 

 are put out in the same way attention should be given to 

 keeping the rows straight. 



