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the desired height. Fig. 128 shows a peach tree 

 as received from the nursery, and Fig. 129 the 

 same tree trimmed in this manner, ready for 



128. Peach 

 tree as re- 

 ceived from 

 the nursery. 



129. The tree 

 pruned. 



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130. Pear tree 



planting. This method is the one generally best 

 adapted to the peach, which is always set when a 

 year old; but for other fruits, unless the trees are 

 slender and without good, branchy tops, it is 

 doubtful if it is the best practice. If the bodies 



