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Apple-Tree Removal
In Rappahannock
By IV. H. Lynt As a result of a combination of factors, Rappahannock Fruit Growers, since last fall, have reported the removal of 3360 apple trees. It is felt that poor, prices for processing apples is the major single factor for this action which not only has taken place in Rappahannock but in addition is fairly state-wide. The question or main , concern is whether such is or is not wise which I am not in position to answer at present in so far as the program as a whole is concerned- In Rappahannock I think it was a wise move.
First of all the average age of trees removed was above 24 years, many were, located on poor sites, while others were simply poor varieties. The whole thing may prove a Messing in disguise. Secondly orchardists having old trees on good sites have replanted with better varieties.
Trees removed by variety were: Golden Delicious 40, Winesap 275, Bontim 355, Stayman 1750, Delicious 550, York 150, Blacktwig 150, and miscellaneous 90.
In conducting the survey other growers indicated that in years previous to the winter of 1951-52 they had tjeen removing both old and poor varieties trees and resetting with letter new varieties as well as old varieties still good.
I had hoped to have an article for this Fruit Issue on the tree removal program in the State, but to date it hasn’t arrived.
Now is a good time to get ready for most anything.
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