11 Dec, 1916.] 



A pple Cultvre in Victoria. 



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was cut at (e), when tlie yearling wood was produced, and the fruit huds 

 on the two-year-old Avood strengthened. To prune this specimen cut as 

 shown at (d). 



Plate 51. — Same four laterals pruned. 



Plate al shows the result of this treatment. Figs. 1, 2, and 4 arc 

 of reasoiiahlc length, from 12 to 3 5 inches. Fig. 3 is rather too long, 

 hut provided the tree carries a plentiful supply of fruit wood, this may 

 be shortened back to the lower spurs according to requirements. 



(To he continued.) 



It is a trui.sm to say that fertilisers should he bought and used with 

 discretion; of course they should, but it is well to keep distinctly in mind 

 tliat they should be ])urchas('d solely for the amount of nitrogen, phos- 

 |)h<jric acid, and potasli contained in them, as.suming always that the 

 ingredients are derived from a good source, because there are some 

 sul)stances, such as lea I her, for instance, in which the nitrogen has no 

 fertilising value, and tbere are others in which the nitrogen being partly 

 inert, has not so much value as in godd gtiano, nitrate of soda, and <\\('h 

 high-class articles. 



