Pruning Mature Trees 



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necessary to employ drastic measures in pruning the 

 neglected orchard, do not be afraid to use them, but do 

 not make the mistake of selecting an "off-year" in which 

 to do this heavy cutting. 



FIG. 37. Jonathan well Headed-in. 



A discussion of the amount of pruning required by 

 different varieties could almost as well be introduced 

 here as that on the pruning of different kinds of fruit. 



