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Insert, has been introduced to Xew South Wales at the instigation 

 of Baron Von Mueller and the Australian Association for the 

 Advancement of Science. Tt should be known however, that some 

 good authorities are doubtful as to the value of this insect to the 

 cultivators of Figs. 



Prepared Cutting. 



Plants from Cuttings. 



Flute or Annular Budding. 



As iii the case of other fruits, the Fig does best when its roots have 

 not to contend with an undergrowth of weeds. The ground should, 

 therefore, be kept as clean as possible by frequent scarifying and 



