HOW TO PRUNE AND PLANT — Cont. 
A 3 year old, 2 year old and 
one year old apple tree after 
pruning. Try not to leave two 
A 3 year old, 2 year eld branches nearly opposite, they 
and | year old apple will form a bad crotch when 
tree before pruning. the tree is older. 
one of the top upright branches and cut it back in pro- 
portion to the side branches. Cut off all other branches 
close to the trunk. (See illustration above.) 
With Fruit Tree Whips having no side branches, simply 
cut off the top just above a bud 2 to 2% feet from the 
ground. (See illustration above.) 
To plant follow same procedure as given on page 6. 
Fruit trees should always be 
protected against bark girdling 
by mice and rabbits. Two foot 
lengths of a galvanized wire 
screen (hardware cloth) formed 
into an 8” circle about the young 
trunks is a reliable protection. 
SHRUBS. It is easier to prune 
shrubs before they are planted. 
This is likewise the only time 
the roots can be pruned. Cut 
off damaged or frayed roots just 
above the point affected. Thin 
out tops of many branched 
shrubs, removing the old wood. 
Cut tops back one-third to one- 
half. Never allow roots to be- 
come dry. 
To plant follow same procedure 
as given on page 6. 
Give your shrubs reom te grow. 
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