Mr. Brackett: I have seen a great many of them where both of them were growing.
Mr. Philips: It makes a bad tree, as bad as a crotchy tree.
Mr. Kellogg: Isn't it better to dehorn it and get some new shoots to graft?
Mr. Philips: Yes, sir, and if they are very old the best way is to set out new trees.
Mr. Crosby: In getting scions are there any distinguishing marks between a vigorous scion and one not vigorous?
Mr. Philips: Nothing, only the general appearance. If I see a scion that looks deficient I pass it by.
Mr. Erkel: Would it be practical to use water shoots for scions?
Mr. Philips: I should rather not. I have always had scions enough to avoid using water shoots. They are an unnatural growth; I wouldn't use them. Take a good healthy scion.
Mr. Kellogg: Would scions from bearing trees with the blossom buds on do you any good?
Mr. Philips: Well, not with a blossom bud on; I wouldn't use such a scion. Some people say if you cut your scions from a bearing tree they will bear quicker, but I never saw any difference.