lo Aug., 191 I.J Citrus Fruit Culture. 



prevents return sap action, .and the tree ultimately dies As soon as observed, 

 all diseased and unhealthy parts should be cut away and burned. The 

 wounds, after being cut and cleansed, should be dressed with sulphur or a 

 sulphur wash. The surface soil around the stem of the tree should be 

 removed from the citrus area, and all tools, &c., used .should be rendered 

 -antiseptic by dipping in Bordeaux mixture or in hot water before being 

 again u.sed in the citrus aiea. This is an infectious and serious disease. 

 It is often the result of had drainage, or of plough and other implement 

 Avounds. 



Some growers consider their trees immune from this trouble, if the 

 trees are grown from layers. The absence of any union would certainly 

 be a great preventive, but should the tree trunk receive any wound, the 

 fungus trouble would very readily occur. 



A full account of all fungus diseases attacking citrus trees will be 

 found in the work 011 Fungus Diseases of Citrus Trees, by Mr. D. 

 McAlpine, published by the Department of Agriculture, Melbourne. 

 Price 2s., postage id. 



Some " Dqxt's " for Citrus Growers. 

 Don't plant .seedlings. 

 Don't break the ball. 

 Don't plant in a cold .soil. 

 Don't plant in shallow .soils. 

 Don't neglect drainage — natural or artificial. 

 Don't plant in heavy or clay soils. 

 Don't plant in frosty regions. 

 Don't use a spade near citrus trees. 

 Don't allow the soil surface to cru.st or cake. 

 Don't allow the foliage to flag or wilt. 

 Don't let the trees get thirsty. 

 Don't flood the grove — water in furrows. 

 Don't crowd the trees. 



Don't retain any dead or defoliated twigs. 

 Don't pull or pick the fruits — cut them. 

 Don't bruise the fruit. 

 Don't allow the fruit to become too riyie on the trees. 



