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to be vet thoroughly established. These are hybrids raised by 

 Don Leo'poldo de Salas y Amat, the \vell-kno^vn viticultural authority of 

 ^lalaga. One is a hybrid bet\veen 1202 and Vitis Berlandieri ; it is 

 designated as Xo. 4-3 Salas. It appears to combine the good qualities 

 of its two parents. The second is a Muscat x Rupestris and is known 

 as 2-9 Salas. Much is expetted of this hybrid as a stock for the Gordo 

 Blanco. 



i^Fo he c lit i lined.) 



THE OllCHAKD. 



James Lang, Harconrt. 



The weather still continues abnormally dry, and the situation is now 

 becoming very serious for all the producing interests of the State. It is 

 to l)e hoped that copious rains will soon fall, and relieve the tension. 



Gathering in the apples and pears, even in the latest districts, should 

 now be com[)leted. It is a mistake to let them hang too long on the tree, as 

 mere is great waste through falls, and fruit cracking on the trees. The 

 crops on the whole have btvn light, but the good prices ruling will helj) to 

 make up for the deficiency in (luantity. The London prices cal)led .so far 

 have been very satisfactory, and will give a fair price to the shipper. One 

 of the most satisfactory results of the export of fruit in large quantities 

 is the relief it gives to the local markt-t, stead\ing prices and keeping them 

 at a remunerative rate. Growers should therefore export a fair proportion 

 of their crop of apples and pears, as thev will not onl\ ciitain a payable 

 price for their export fruit, luit will enhance the value of that kept back 

 for the local market. 



The sowing of peas for green manuring should be completed as earl\ as 

 possible. If .sown later than the middle of the month the result will be 

 very unsatisfactory. Prep;. ring ground for extension of orchard should 

 be continued at every ojjportunitv , so that the work will l)e well advanced 

 by planting time. 



The bandages placed aruund the trees for trapping the codlin moth 

 should now be removed, scalded, dried, and put away for use next season. 

 When time permits the trees shouhl be carefully .scraped and all loose bark 

 remoxtd and burnt. liroken limbs should be neatly sawn off and smoothed. 

 If these means are adopted the numbers of the grubs will be considerably 

 leduced — e\'er_\' grub destroyed now ma\- mean hundreds less next year. 

 Owing to the dry weather experienced the past season has been unusually 

 favoral)le for the codlin moth, and breeding has been continued right 

 through the .season. 



Ad\antage should be taken of an\- slack time to look o\-er the fences, 

 and do all necessary repairs. Surface drains and ditches should be cleaned 

 out so that the siu'plus water will have a clear course to get awav. Under- 

 ground drains, at least 2\ feet dee}), should be put in where required. 

 Draining tiles are the best to use ; the size il, inches in diameter is mo.stly 

 used for ordinary drains, while for main drains 4-in. tiles should be 

 utilized. Stones also nr.ike a good drain ; ])ut the rougher stones at the 

 bottom, .-.nd the smaller ones on top. If leaves or some brush is ])ut on top, 

 it will prevent the suil from settling down between the stones when filling 

 in. Bush saplings cut into 6-ft. lengths and covered with bru.sh will make 

 a good temporar\ drain. 



