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Espalier Trees. The most popular methods are de- | 
scribed below: 
One Espalier Tree Planted Against Wall or Pence— 
ne 
1. Drive spikes into the wall allowing 6 inches to — 
- protrude from the wall. The spikes should be set be- 
hind the end leaders. . 
2. Stretch wire horizontally and attach wire to the 
- sptkes. | 
3. The first series of wire is placed a few inches 
below the horizontal branch for best results. Hence, the 
vertical leaders will not have a tendency to spring up- 
ward. The second series of wire should be stretched 
below the center U. The third series of wite should 
be stretched at a point where‘ you intend the tree to ul- 
timately reach, ~ s fake 
4. Tie the main leaders carefully to the wires with 
tarred twine, raffia or willow. 
. Two or more Espalier Trees Planted Against a 
Wall or Fence— 
1. At either end of planting, drive spikes into 
wall, behind the main leaders, allowing 6 inches to 
_ protrude. : 
2. If several trees are planted, spikes may be se 
at intervals, wherever support is needed. 
3. The first set of spikes should be placed 18 
inches above the ground. Place spikes at points where 
in your estimation the trees will require most support. 
4. Tie leaders to wire with raffia, tarred twine or 
willow. 
Suggestions: 
To avoid spikes driven into the wall, drive 2 x 2 
inch stakes (10 ft. lengths) into the ground, at either 
end of the planting. These stakes should be placed as 
close as possible to the wall. Then run wire horizont- _ 
ally and fasten to the stakes by means of hook nails. 
If the planting consists of several trees, place  addi- 
tional stakes at intervals where support is needed. Of 
course, spikes driven into wall give best results. | 
One or More Espalier Trees Planted in the Open— 
1. At either end of the planting, drive two cedar 
posts, bamboo sticks or pipes into the ground. Place 
poe or supports behind each terminal leader. Use 10 
eet length posts, allowing 2 feet to be driven into the 
ground. If cedar posts are used, sharpen the bottom 
end to a point for best results. ; 
2. If planting consists of several trees, additional 
posts may be set at intervals. 
3. String horizontally, three or four rows of wire 
from one post to the other. Place lower of first wire, 
18 inches above the ground. Place second, third, etc. 
series of wires, 24 inches above each other. 
4, Tie leaders to the wires by means of tarred twine 
or raffia. | 
