TREATMENT OF SPLIT TREES 



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of a hide -bound trunk has been released. In 

 these cases of splitting it is very important that 

 the bark be trimmed back at once, before it be- 

 gins to roll and loosen it- 

 self; for as often as the 

 bark rolls the healing is 

 interfered with and forced 4 



102. A neglected weather split. 



103. A treated split. 



further back from the original wound. In the 

 cherry and some other trees, there is a strong 

 tendency for the bark to roll, and in such cases 

 it is advisable to bind the wound with cloths, 

 having first applied melted wax to keep the 

 parts fresh and soft. 



