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2nd. Select orange trees which are known i<> have produced 

 sweel fruit of good quality, from which to obtain " Bud wood." The 

 " Bud wood " should be taken from partially ripened shoots on which 

 the leaves are seen to be fully developed. These shoots should nol 

 be cut until shortly before the operation is to be carried out ; as 

 withered shoots, or shoots on which the leaves are withered, are 

 seldom of any value. 



The operation of budding is best learned from practical demon- 

 strations; and Instructors will be delegated for service on application. 

 to carry out the process on the spot. 



In cases where a quantity of material has been provided the 



services of a trained employee may be obtained on application to the 

 Superintendent, I he wages and travelling expenses of this workman 

 must be arranged tor previous to his visit to the estate. The rate 

 will be 50 cents per day, travelling and accommodation extra. In 

 most cases it will not lie necessary for the workman to stay for 

 more than two or three days: as the operation is easily learned by any 

 intelligent labourer. 



Budding tape will lie provided in the first instance by the work- 

 man sent, but tin' method of preparation is republished below for the 

 information of those who are desirous of preparing it for themselves. 



Demonstrations of the method employed are given at the Experi- 

 ment Station, St. Clair, free of charge, to any applicant who wishes to 

 learn the process, and persons wishing to attend, may visit the Station 

 at any time during working hours for this pui'pose. Three days notice 

 should be given to Superintendent. 



GRAFTING OR BUDDING TAPE. 



The following is a simple and successful method of making, 

 grafting, or budding tape : — 



Materials : — (1 ) White Cotton Tape. ^ inch wide ; 



(2) Beeswax ) -, , 

 )o\ ^-1 ■ > r> + i r equal parts. 



(3) .Ship s Pitch j l x 



Directions : — Put equal parts (-J lb. of each is sufficient tor about 

 15 yards of tape) of beeswax and ships' pitch in a small metal or 

 eathenware vessel with a wide mouth, and heat over a fire, stirring 

 as the two constituents melt together. Then plunge a piece of tape 

 of convenient length into the liquid, keeping hold of one end with 

 finger and thumb. With the other hand hold two small pieces of 

 wood on each side of the outer end of the tape, just in front where it 

 is held by finger and thumb. Then pull the tape through between 

 the two pieces of wood so as to remove extra wax and distribute it 

 evenly over the tape. As each piece is dipped, it should be hung on 

 a wire to dry. It will be cool and ready for use in a few minutes. 



Note. — The black tape used by Electrical Engineers for covering 

 wires is a useful substitute/or the above. As it is packed in air-tight 

 tins, it can be kept in good condition for lengthy period*. 



