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Journal of Ayrlculture, Victoria. [10 June, 191<J. 



Situation for the Litljii. 



The litehi ought to succeed in some of the warm sheltered parts of 

 this State. Whatever site is chosen should have a north-easterly aspect, 

 sheltered from the cold, south, and westerly winds. Nothing harms 

 the tree so much as exposure to inclement weather. It thrives best in 

 a rather humid atmosphere, and where it will not liave to endure the 

 excesses of heat or cold. 



1. Fruiting Branch. 2. Panicle of Flowers. 3. Fniit, with a part of 

 the outer shell removed, i. Seed. 



Soil. / 



This tree appears to succeed best ou a rather strong, deep soil that 

 is fairly rich in humus. Whatever soil the })laut is grown on should 

 be of a good depth, friable, an'^, if the natural drainage is unsatisfactoi-y, 

 artificial drainage will be required, for, should the roots get into a badly 

 ■drained subsoil, the tree will soon become unliealthy. 



