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tical in our orchard work, but we could do 

 well to approach it to some extent by having 

 our ideal always before us. From the time the 

 tree comes from the nursery row until it is a 

 bearing tree in the orchard try to anticipate 

 the growth of their branches so that they may 

 be corrected as early in life as possible. 



We should have a reason for the removal of 

 every limb* If we are not able to give a rea- 

 son, then leave it on the tree. Make the cut at 

 the right time, and in the right place, remem- 

 bering stubs cannot heal, and are liable to cause 

 damage to the tree. Treat the wounds as 

 though they were on any other living thing, 

 for this U the way we should think of a tree. 

 Then remove and burn all prunings. 



Begin the pruning for the welfare of the 

 tree, continue and finish with this ONE object 

 in view. 



"Your older trees need extra care, 

 Lest slow decay their strength impair. 

 Remove at once the fungous growth, 

 All withered limbs, nor yet be loath 

 To clean out all superfluous wood ; 

 Sunshine and air will do more good, 

 Yet, if success is to be won, 

 This work must not be overdone." 



