HEAD FORMATION IN APPLE TREES 



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Plate X. Baldwin Tree B48, at six years. 



The four branches of the first season's growth, shown in lb. continue to dominate 

 in later years, and a strong well-formed tree resulted. No suppression of the leader 

 was necessary for, as the figures show, it never dominated very strongly. Pos.sibly an 

 effort to spread the tree by cutting to outside branches would have made a better tree, 

 but it is a good one as it is. It will spread without breaking when it comes in bear- 

 ing. A careful study of these figures will give valuable hints as to the way to prune 

 young trees. 



