. Citrus fruit culture. Fruit-culture; Citrus fruits. — 26 — slight twist before removing it from the last cut, the two corners are turned out, which, with the upward slant, forms an opening, into which the bud slips easily. Narrow strips of waxed cloth are then wrapped around the limb, completely covering the inserted bud and the incisions- The insertion of the buds from below gives better protection from rain and dew. (See plate 12.) When to Remove the Bands.—These waxed bands are allowed to remain on the buds for from four to six weeks, according to the weather. During such a season as the
. Citrus fruit culture. Fruit-culture; Citrus fruits. — 26 — slight twist before removing it from the last cut, the two corners are turned out, which, with the upward slant, forms an opening, into which the bud slips easily. Narrow strips of waxed cloth are then wrapped around the limb, completely covering the inserted bud and the incisions- The insertion of the buds from below gives better protection from rain and dew. (See plate 12.) When to Remove the Bands.—These waxed bands are allowed to remain on the buds for from four to six weeks, according to the weather. During such a season as the spring of 1901, which was cool and damp, citrus trees make very little growth. Under these circumstances the waxed bands should remain a longer time. The bands were removed. PLATE 13. Working-Over Old Orchards. Sixteen-year-old seedling, budded and topped. 1. Before beheading. 2. After beheading. 3. New growth three months after beheading. from the buds after four weeks (the usual period) in a number of cases in the Pomona Valley in 1901, and they generally died, but in the same year when the bands were allowed to remain on the buds for six weeks the result was satisfactory. Removal of the Tops.—There are three usual methods of removing the tops after budding: (1) the removal of the entire top at the time of taking the bands from the buds; (2) the removal of all branches but one, which is left to draw sap; and (3) the girdling of the limbs above the buds while still retaining the entire top for one year. When the first method (illustrated in plate 13, and also in plate 14). Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mills, J. W. (James William), 1867-. Berkeley, Cal. : Agricultural Experiment Station
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