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HOW TO MAKE HOMB 



ing branches should be removed. The tops of fruit trees 

 should be kept open enough to allow fruit to color well. 

 When necessary to cut a branch from a tree, the cut should 

 be made as near the trunk as possible. A part of the cut 

 should be made from the underside to prevent the bark 

 splitting down. If cut in this way the wound quickly 

 heals. If a "stub" is left the wound will not heal and 

 decay begins which soon extends into the trunk. A young 



Hollow tree prepared for Cement Filling 

 Connecting Chain above protecting against splitting 



