(M. Exp. Sta.) 



Fig. 88. Peach trees pruned according to new system, fa) At planting time the 

 tree was cut off at about 40 in. and side branches were cut to stubs. fbrAf^er two 

 weeks of growth, (c) Four well-spaced shoots were selected, (d) After one year's 

 growth, note strong well-spaced branches, requiring little pruning (I) After ?wo 

 years growth, (fj After three years. Such a tree requires little piUing after the 



first year. 



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