. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. 28 PWYEE'S GUIDE. it is more prevalent and detrimental on trees > j;rosvn under unfavorable co'nditions and on worn out or run down land. In its early stages of de- velopment it can be often eradicated with prompt efficacious spraying, severe pruning out and heading back of fully one-half of the whole tree. The removed parts thus affected should, of course, be burned at once. However, in the great majority ot cases, especially where the dis- ease has made any considerable headway, it is best and safest to at once dig up the tree and b
. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. 28 PWYEE'S GUIDE. it is more prevalent and detrimental on trees > j;rosvn under unfavorable co'nditions and on worn out or run down land. In its early stages of de- velopment it can be often eradicated with prompt efficacious spraying, severe pruning out and heading back of fully one-half of the whole tree. The removed parts thus affected should, of course, be burned at once. However, in the great majority ot cases, especially where the dis- ease has made any considerable headway, it is best and safest to at once dig up the tree and burn it both root and branch. This will be the surest way to guard against contaminating your other trees. It is not difficult or expensive work to cope successfully with the yellows, and no one should be hindered or discouraged in planting Peach trees on account of fear or expectation of this possible and somewhat more or less provoking annoyance. Where Peaches are grown for family use, it is desirable to plant a few trees each year—from four to twelve trees, depending on the size of the family and the quantities needed for table use and for canning. This is the safest and best method to pursue in order to secure a supply each fruiting season. When setting out the young trees, be sure to cut off all side limbs and also cut tne top off, not leaving the top or stem over 2% feet high; trim each year the main shoots oft one-third ot the last sea- son's growth. This should be done the last of March, and for three or four years until the tree has become quite large, when the severe prun- ing should be stopped. Prune light after this period, removing all super- fluous small and sickly branches. We must never lose sight of the fact that the fruit is produced on the previous season's growth; therefore it is of absolute necessity to keep up a good supply of vigorous new shoots over the entire tree. Spraying is of the first importance and is es- sential for best results. We advise the B
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