Pruning Mature Trees 



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the Winesap and Missouri (Pippin) may be classed as 

 prolific varieties that require severe pruning. The Jona- 



FIG. 39. Ben Davis Fifteen Years Old and ruined. Such Loss may be 

 avoided by proper Pruning. 



than at the age of 11 or 12 years almost invariably begins 

 to grow spindling in the top, and requires frequent cutting 

 back to keep that tree in a thrifty condition. Figure 37 



