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To restrict the growth. But even old trees have to 

 be regulated as to form. The growth must be 

 restricted. Otherwise they grow out of reach. In 









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FIG. 24 — ^PLUM TREE WELL FORMED 



old neglected orchards one will always find trees so 

 tall that they cannot be sprayed to advantage nor 

 the fruit harvested economically. In modern close- 

 planted orchards, also, it is important to restrict 



