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and to enlarge the size of the crop that remains on the 

 trees. 



It is impossible to lay down any formal set of rules 

 for thinning as more depends on the size of the crop than 

 any other factor. In years when there is a very light crop 

 on the trees thinning may not be necessary, but in years 

 when the crop is heavy it is always advisable. 



Peaches in the Right Stage for Thinning. 



Apples will usually produce their fruit in clusters of 

 from three to half a dozen fruits in a bunch. All but the 

 best apple in a bunch should be removed. On the tips of 

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