From the archive record
Apple tree saplings (Malus domestica) are prepared in bundles for plantation in a Himalayan orchard region of India. The young trees are bare-root, with visible root systems indicating readiness for planting during the appropriate season. Multiple bundles are tied using coloured tape, holding together slender, dormant branches. Two men are seen handling and arranging the saplings for distribution or planting. The setting suggests an orchard development or afforestation activity in a rural environment. Natural daylight highlights the structure of the saplings and the organised preparation process.