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TREES IN" WINTER 



It is therefore better to ere by over pruning than by not pruning 

 enough. 



Fig-. 35. A fruit tree before and after pruning, showing- proper 

 treatment preparatory to planting-. 



The roots also will require some pruning. All mangled roots 

 should be removed, making a fresh, smooth cut. Long, sprawling 

 roots may also be shortened in to accommodate a smaller hole. 



