266 ORCHARD MANAGEMENT 



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Prune six trees of a bearing orchard as directed in the 

 text. Describe in spaces the condition of the trees before 

 pruning; the approximate number, size, and position of the 

 branches removed; your reasons for so doing; and the time 

 required to prune each tree. Note the results of your work on 

 the character and size of the new growth, the color, size, and 

 quality of the fruit. What conclusions can you draw as to the 

 necessity, amount, and character of pruning the trees require ? 



