Sepl. 2, 1908.] Aciricultural Gazette of N.S.W. 743 



This thiiiiiing- sliould be done during the latter part of October, and if the 

 UTower fiTKls that there are still too many apricots left on the tree, he may, 

 A he thinks advisable, remove more just when the stone in the fruit is 

 hardening, either the first or second week in Novembei-. It is not unusual 

 for some of the fiuit to (hop at this period, in which case the second thinning 

 may not be found necessaiy. 



Girls cutting and pitting Apricots (or drying at Wagga Orchard. 



If irrigation is carried on, and the climate is very dry. do not be afraid to 

 irrigate the trees at the time of ripening if the}^ appear to require it, as a 

 little neglect at this particular time may make a great difference in the 

 quantity and quality of the dried fruit. 





Tray ul Peai-iies leauy lui lunusaliig. 



In a cool, moist climate I would recommend the orchardist to pay particular 

 attention to his cultivation, in order to keep the soil in proper tilth, in which 

 condition it retains the greatest amount of moisture, which is a necessity for 

 the well-being of the tree, and the consequent production of fruit. To make 

 the best dried fruit, allow the apricots to hang on the tree until they are 



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