702 Journal of Agrkiilt itre, Victoria. [10 Nov., 1916. 



As the woolly aphis is increasing at this time of the year, it will 

 mean a saving of a good number of buds if this insect is sprayed. 

 Nicotine sohition, pine spray, or lime sulphur may be used with good 

 effect. 



Cultivation. 



The work of ploughing and harrowing should be completed imme- 

 diately. All crops for green manure should be now under cover, and if 

 the orchard soil is at all heavy or stiff, the grower should make up his 

 mind to grow a cover crop next season, in order that this condition may 

 be reduced 



The orchard should be kept free from weeds, not only for the con- 

 servation of moisture, but in order to do away with all liiding places 

 of the Rutherglen fly, cutworm moths, &c. 



General Work. 



Grafted and newly-planted trees should be frequently examined, and 

 given an occasional watering and overhead spraying, in order to 

 encourage their growth, and to prevent loss of moisture from the foliage. 

 It is also advisable to mulch young trees with light grass or straw mulch- 

 ing, not too rich in animal manure. 



The disbudding of unnecessary shoots and the pinching back or stop- 

 ping of growths, to prevent them from being unduly prolonged, may 

 now be carried out. This work is particularly important on young trees. 



Graft ties should be examined, and the ties cut wherever any growth 

 is being made. Where the grafts are likely to make any long growth, 

 they should be well staked and tied. 



Citrus trees may be planted out, watering and mulching them after 

 planting. 



Vegetable Garden. 



Tomato plants should now receive attention every day ; laterals will 

 require pinching back, crowded bunches and shoots should be thinned, 

 the plants should be well tied to the stakes, and liberal supplies of water 

 and manure should be given. One or two more plantings of tomato 

 plants may still be made, so that there may be strong, sturdy plants 

 for the production of late fruits. By planting three or four successions 

 of plants, it is possible to have a good supply of fruits from December 

 to June. 



Celery may now be sown for winter crops. French beans should be 

 largely sown. Cucumber, melon, pumpkin, and all seeds of this family 

 may now be sown in the open. 



Where these plants are already growing, the longest and strongest 

 runners may be pinched back, to throw the strength into flowering and 

 lateral growths. Watch the plants for mildew, and use sulphur freely 

 wherever present, ©specially on the young plants. 



Peas, lettuce, radish, turnip, cabbage, and sweet corn seeds may be 

 sown this month. Seedlings from former sowings may be planted out, 

 and it may be well to dip the whole plant in water before planting. 

 This greatly assists the young plants while taking hold of the soil in their 

 new location. 



Frequent waterings and frequent cultivation will now be necessary ; 

 and all weeds must be hoed or hand-weeded out; mulcliing with stable 

 manure will greatly assist the plants. 



