7IO Joiir)ial of Agriculture, Victoria. [i i Nov., 1912. 



twice, and 870 fruits, ineludiug windfalls, were gathered. Only three 

 apples were inoth infected, or a percentage equal to .35. One Mellon 's 

 Seedling tree was sprayed twice, and out of 202 apples gathered, also 

 including windfalls, one fruit Avas moth infected, equal to .54 per cent. 

 These figures must not be taken as conclusive, as it will be remembered 

 that the attack of the codlin moth last season was very light. 



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

 mean a saving of a good numl^er of buds if this insect is sprayed. Nico- 

 tine solution or Pine Spray may be used with good effect. 



Cultivation. 



The work of ploughing and harrowing should be completed imme- 

 diately. The frequent rains have rendered cultivation easy, and there 

 should be no difficulty in carrying out this work at once. It is always 

 advisable to have the land well tilled before the dry weather sets in. 



All crops for green manure should be now under cover; and, if the 

 orchard soil is at all heavy or sticky, 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 hiding places 

 of the Rutherglen fly, cut worm moths, &c. 



General AVork. 



Grafted and newly planted trees should be frequently examined, 

 and given an occasional watering and overliead 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 

 mulching, not too rich in animal manure. 



The disbudding of unnecessary shoots, and the pinching back or 

 stopping of growths, to prevent them being unduly prolouged, 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. AVhere 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 pincliing liack, 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. 



