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required m the Mango. Though the fruit may often be seen in the shops 

 of Sydney, Melbourne,, and other cities, yet a real good specimen is rare, 

 and, consequently, but few people are induced to purchase. In fact, the 

 samples offered are too often quite insipid, and people who try them are 

 disappointed and disgusted. There is no reason why Mangoes of the 

 finest varieties in the best possible condition should not be obtainable in 

 any part of Australasia ; and this fine fruit, if it could be had in perfection, 



would be in great demand. 



PROPAGATION. 



As with other cultivated fruits, desirable varieties of the Mango must 

 be propagated by budding, grafting, layering, and cuttings. Budding 

 and grafting are the quickest and most effective methods. The most 

 suitable stocks ;ire two-year-old seedlings, though yearling plants may be 

 used if others are not available. Grafting should be done in the spring 

 when growth becomes active, and budding about mid-summer. Various 

 methods of grafting may be adopted to suit the size of the stocks and 

 other local conditions. Inarching is also a somewhat popular method for 

 propagating Mangoes. For full directions as regards budding, grafting, 

 and inarching see articles under those headings in vol. 1. Seeds should 

 be sown as soon as they are available, covering them an inch and a-half 

 deep. The following season the young plants should be arranged in 

 nursery rows, where they must remain till " worked." 



VARIETIES. 



The varieties in cultivation are numerous, but a few kinds are sufficient 

 for practical purposes. Among the sorts introduced to Australia the 

 following varieties have given satisfaction : 



A Iphonzo. A free bearing variety with reddish-orange, nearly heart- 

 shaped fruit, weighing about eight ounces. The flesh is sweet, luscious, 

 and slightly aromatic, being a little fibrous next to the seed. 



ttenytile. A prolific variety with pale yellow fruit, weighing about 

 eight ounces. Flesh luscious, with a rich perfume, and somewhat fibrous 

 near to the seed. 



Do/idohl. This is a variety with very large fruit which often ranges 

 from a pound to a pound and a half in weight. The fruit is oval, some- 

 what compressed, and in colour is dark green, with brownish stripes and 

 dots. The flesh is rather fibrous, and the flavour fairly good, but this 

 variety in quality is greatly inferior to others. Better for preserving 

 than eating when fresh. 



Grdtissimn. This is a prolific variety with bright yellow, cone-shaped, 

 but slightly curved, fruit, weighing about eight ounces. Flesh very 

 sweet and luscious, with a pleasant aromatic flavour, and nearly free from 

 fibre. 



Gvmpohr. A moderately prolific variety with medium-sized pale green 

 or lemon coloured fruit. The flesh is rich, slightly aromatic, and somewhat 

 fibrous near the seed. 



