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Hollow tree prepared for Cement. Filling 
Connecting Chain above protecting against splitting 
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 
