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discovered, sever them. After this is done replace the 

 soil, carefully spreading out the roots, and adding manure 

 and compost to enrich the existing soil. 



The proper season to do root pruning, lifting, and 

 transplanting is during October, not later. Readers will 

 find, if they pay attention to the advice herein given, that 

 their trees, instead of producing a superabundance of 

 gross wood, will yield a moderate growth and an abun- 

 dance of fruit. Remember, finally, the golden rule to 

 preserve an even balance between root and branch, and 

 better results will be the ultimate reward. (Figs. 108 to 

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