THE APPLE. 



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be 4 to 6 ft. long ; and for pyramids and bushes 3 to 4ft. 

 long. 



Next comes the actual planting. Place the tree in the 

 centre of the hole, and if its main roots as would be pro- 

 bable in the case of Crab or Free stocks have a downward 



Fig-. 8. VERTICALLY-TRAINED CORDON APPLE TREES. 



The left-hand tree is a single-stemmed Cordon ; the middle one a double- 

 stemmed one; and the third a zig-zag one. 



habit of growth, and not spreading, take out a little soil 

 to admit them; but if they are horizontal and spreading, 

 then arrange them horizontally on the surface. Sprinkle 

 enough fine soil, free from manure, over the roots ; then 

 give the tree a gentle upward jerk to settle the mould about 

 them. . Add more soil, and gently tread this down. Con- 

 tinue adding more soil and firming it until the hole is filled. 



