fruit is desired. After leaders have attained 15 inches, tie back 
like backbone of a fish so as to allow the sunshine and light to 
reach the eyes as the bearing eyes develop on the new wood dur- 
ing September and October, when exposed to the sun. 
Pruning Fan Shaped Espalier Trees—Apple, Pear, Plum— 
Cut all shoots developing along the leaders which form the 
framework for the Espalier tree, back to 8 inches, once a month 
during July, August and September. Don’t prune off any shoots 
shorter than 8 inches. 
The tree may be allowed to grow any size desired by trim- 
ming the ends of the leaders dur.ng the summer months. 
In addition, any side shoots that protrude outward, should be 
cut back to 4 inches as they will never bear fruit. 
Pruning Fan Shaped Espalier Trees—Peach, Nectarine, Apricot 
Follow instructions for ‘Pruning All Espalier Peach, Nectarine 
and Aprcot Trees’. In addition, any side shoots that develop 
outwa.d, cut the shoots back to four inches. 

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Planting and Care of 
Small Berries 
GRAPE VINES 
The Grape, while it loves moisture, must have well-drained 
land, and there should be free exposure to sun and air. Annual 
and careful pruning in early spring when fully dormant is es- 
sent al to the production of good grapes, and if the land is poor, 
manuring must not be forgotten. 
Grapes, like peach trees, grow their fruit only on one year 
old canes. It is futile to plant grape vines older than one or two 
years old. These also must be pruned back severely like the 
peaches. The grapes, like the peach, will never bear fruit the 
first year after planting, regardless how old a vine you may plant. 
Most of the old wood must be eliminated to get live prolong 
growth. Cut tops back to 6 inches above the ground. Plant the 
“graft” below the surface or plant the vine just above the second 
bud. 
Plant Grape Vines 8x10 feet apart each away. 
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