Figs 



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plants. A large tree such as described will yield 300 to 400 doz. Figs 

 twice, and even three times, a year, the first crop being ready about the 

 middle of April. As these usually sell at Is. per dozen, the yield may be 



Fig. 380. Standard Fig in Pot 



regarded as excellent. The variety most favoured is "Brown Turkey", 

 but several others are grown and treated in precisely the same way. 



2. FUNGOID DISEASES AND INSECT PESTS 



Fig" Canker (Libertella ulcerata). This disease, which appears to be 

 confined to this country, often does an immense amount of harm to 

 plants, whether grown under glass or in the open. Soon after infection 



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