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cessful. It is usually better to cut back a portion of the tree 

 at a time, and always cut to a side branch rather than trust 

 to the outgrowth of suckers or water sprouts from af stub. 

 Such trees should be stimulated in some way when this treat- 

 ment is given. The peach, on the other hand, may be so 

 treated with success. 



