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low-trained trees, the shade of the branches keeps the ground 

 moist, and in case of excessive heat or scarcity of water, the 

 trees will not sufter ; whereas the heat dries out the soil beneath 

 high-trimmed trees and causes the leaves to curl, and also 

 checks the growth of the fruit unless the trees are again watered. 

 Low-trained trees become well balanced, vigorous, healthy, and 

 more productive, and the fruit is much more easily and cheaply 

 gathered. 



A iow-trained tree — The favorite method. 



Propping. — Proper propping of orange trees becomes one 

 of the essential features in orchard work. The old method of 

 propping with willow poles has been improved upon by the 

 construction of a prop which is both durable and adjustable, of 

 which there are several patents. The prop is so placed that 

 the ends rest under the tree, as shown in the illustration on the 

 next page, from a photograph. When so arranged they do not 

 interfere with the cultivator, as they naturally would if placed 

 surrounding the tree on the outside. 



