lo Feb., 191 --J Far))/ Blacks)))itl)i)ig. 



are occasions when the break can be repaired, bv making a band of 

 wrought iron and shrinking it on to the projecting boss of the wheel, 

 together with patches of steel plate which can be cut out, fitted, drilled 

 and riveted over some of the fractures. For making tlie ring for^ the boss 

 of a wheel, square iron is usually the most suitable. In making a ring 

 of round or square iron, the ends should be upset and bent and scarfed 

 like a link. 



A square or oblong frame or band is sometimes required. One use 

 that may be pointed out is that of a post which has split at the end ; 

 another, the anvil block, which may split by the hammering on the anvil. 

 A band made and shrunk on will prevent any further damage being done. 



The illustration, Fig. 49, should not be hard to follow, especially as 

 instruction in bending a pole clip has been previously given. 



{To be coiiiimied.) 



THE OLIVE. 



L. Macdonald, Horticidturist, Dookie Agricultural College. 

 {Continued from fage 71.) 



Budding and Grafting. 



It was pointed out in connexion with propagation that the olive does 

 not come true from seed. Hence, it is necessary to bud or graft seedling 

 stock with selected varieties. Undesirable varieties may be worked o\er 

 in the same manner. Either method of propagation, if carried out in 

 the proper manner ,and at the right season, should be attended with good 

 results. For general purposes, however, budding is considered the most 

 suitable method of working. 



It is not intended here to give a detailed account of the operation of 

 either budding or grafting, as in almost any work dealing with the pro- 

 pagation of fruit trees such details will be found. However, as there 

 are some few points of difference between the nature of the olive wood 

 and its treatment, and that of manv other fruit trees, it is thought advis- 

 able to mention some of the more important points to observe in the work. 

 Therefore, in carrying out the work of budding or grafting, it is 

 important — 



1. To see that the sap layers of both scion and stock have as great a contact as 

 possible. 



2. To use only scions and stocks that '" run "' well and on which the barks lifts 

 easily. 



3. To exclude the air from the wourd as soon after the operation as possible by 

 using some bandage. 



4. To remove the leaves from nil scions shortly after cutting and keep moist 

 until used. 



q. To see that the necessary tools are in good order, so that the work mav be 

 carried out as riuicklv and cleanly as possible. 

 6. To carry out the work at the righ^t *ime. 



