10 July, 1916.] 



Tree-planting Competiti 



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Ornamental and other purposes. 



AUSTRALIAN TREES. 



VVattles (^cacta-st) of kinds, according to locality {vide other lists). 



EXOTIC TREES. 



Walnut {Juglans regia). Bead Tree {Melia Azedarach). 



Camphor Tree (Ginnammomum Camphora). New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax). 



PROPAGATION METHODS. 



Every settler should have a small plot for the raising of his own 

 trees. The following are some general methods which may be adopted 

 for the sowing of tree seeds, viz. : — 



1. Indiscriminate or Broadcast Solving. — 



(a) The area where the seed is to be sown should be in such a con- 

 dition that the seed, when scattered, will find a ready lodgment either in 

 the soil or in decaying vegetable matter suitable for inducing germina- 

 tion, and providing the necessary light, moisture, and nourishment for 

 the future plants to establish themselves. 



(b) The area may be scarified or ploughed and harrowed, being 

 worked to a fine tilth, before sowing, if its natural condition is not suited 

 for the reception of the seed. 



Sugar Gum Plantation, 21/4 Years Old. 



2. Sowing Seeds in Drills. — 



If necessary, the plough or a drilling machine may be run lightly 

 along the lines where the seed is desired to be sown. This will allow 

 light and moisture to penetrate the drills and stimulate the germination 

 of the seeds. 



After sowing the seeds, they may be lightly covered with some friable 

 soil, or the rake may be very lightly drawn along the drills, with the 

 object of covering the seeds, which may then be gently pressed down with 

 the foot. 



3. Seed Sowing in Prepared. Open Beds or Shaded Frames. — 



The beds should bo formed in some slightly sheltered position. The 

 soil should be of two-thirds peaty or sandy nature and one-third of good 

 loamy character After thorough preparation and levelling of the beds, 

 the seeds may be sown and lightly covered with fine soil and carefully 

 hand-watered with can. When the seedling plants have develoi>ed, care 

 must be taken not to allow them to beconie either too dry or over 

 moistened. 



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