April, 1913] THE REJUNEVATION OF OLD ORCHARDS 



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ily fertilized, but owing to a misunderstanding this fertilizer was 

 not applied. The orchard made a good growth and threw out many 

 new branches just below the cuts on the limbs that had been headed 

 back. In the spring of 1912 these branches were thinned out and 

 headed back somewhat to keep the new head as low as possible. 

 Three sprayings were applied both in- 1911 and 1912. 



Large yields could not be expected the first two years from the 

 depleted tops. From the bearing limbs that were left, however, 140 

 barrels of fruit were taken in 1911 and in 1912 the crop was sold 

 on the trees for $150.00. 



FIG. 8. Crane orchard before rejuvenation. These neglected trees are too brushy but 

 are sound and uninjured by previous vicious pruning. Compare with figure 1. 



Financial Statement. 

 1911. 



Labor pruning 71 hours @ .15, 

 Spraying 



41.65 

 30.50 



*Total expense $ 72 . 15 



Net cash for 140 barrels $245 . 00 



Net profit 



172.85 



*Expense of cultivation may be charged to potatoes in 1911 and to cowpeas in 1912. 



