^22 journal of Agriculture, Victoria. [io Nov., 1911. 



it. This done, the success of the crop will depend on the season. For 

 this work May, August, and September months are the best. On the 

 climate and district will depend the month selected for the work. As the 

 trees advance in growth thin out. and allow them growing space. A mixed 

 sowing should not be done unless the cultivator understands the nature 

 and habit of the trees he is about to mix. 



Fence off with a temporary drtipper fence. The seed, cultivation, and 

 fence will cost from £2 5s. to £1 5s. per acre, that is, when the planting. 

 is done along a permanent boundary fence. 



Preparing the (iROund and Planting. 



Take out .scjuare holes 12 x 12 or 24 x 24 in. wide, and the same 

 in depth ; place the surface soil on one side of the hole, and the subsoil 

 on the other. For shelter planting on exposed sites the holes should be 

 8 ft. apart; thin out as the trees grow. When the soil is pulverized, 

 and not too wet or too dry, and the holes free of water, fill in by placing 

 the soil as it was taken out. Should the subsoil be poor, mix a little 

 surface soil with it. For planting select dull weather. Dry winds are 

 injurious to plants out of the gronnd ; avoid removing them. For planting 

 it is better that two persons should be employed at the work. When root 

 space is made in the centre of the filled-in hole by one man, the other can 

 place the tree in its position from beneath a cover, and steady it while the 

 fine earth is being filled in and pressed gently round. 



Pines, Cypresses, &c., should be planted out in June or July, and 

 not later than August. In warm districts, where frosts are not severe, 

 gums (if properly hardened off) can also be planted. They will then he 

 well established before the hot weather sets in. In cool districts, where- 

 frosts are severe, gums should not be set out until all danger is past. In 

 lifting the gums for transplanting, great care must be taken not to injure 

 or expose the roots. Allow as much earth as possible to remain on the 

 roots ; on gums every root is required. If reduced when transplanted into 

 a new soil and position, the remaining roots will be unable to supply the 

 stem and foliage with .sufficient moisture. Hence, so many deaths, through 

 the moisture passing away from the stem growth faster than the roots 

 can supply the sap waste. Gums should be planted out in their permanent 

 place when young and small, say, from 4 to 12 months old. 



Great care should be taken to exclude all stock from the plantations. 

 As rabbits do great injury to many of the .seedling trees and plants wire 

 netted fences will be a necessity in most localities. 



Form of Entry for Tree Planting Competition. 



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The Secretary for T.ands, 

 Melbourne. 



T hereby notify that I wish to be recorded as a comjielitor in the Tree- 

 Planting Competition, in accordance with the jMiblisherl conditions. 



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