34* THE FRUIT GROWER'S GUIDE. 



flower sparsely. The plants cannot have too much light and air. A warm conservatory 

 is suitable for them, with the sun shining right into the points of the growths. 



Routine Culture. From the commencement of growth in spring the trees should 

 be properly but never needlessly watered, and a genial atmosphere secured. During 

 the latter part of summer no more water should be given than is necessary to prevent 

 the foliage becoming limp. A hot summer and rest induce fruitfulness in early 

 autumn. Fertilise the flowers when fully expanded, maintaining a dry atmosphere, and 

 free ventilation, with a temperature of 50, through the winter, to perfect the fruit. 

 When this is swelling freely liquid manure may be supplied occasionally, and a 

 sprinkling of superphosphate is beneficial. These manurial applications are best given 

 from the middle of February until June. Trees in pots may be placed in an orchard 

 house in summer, where with the high day temperature, 70 to 95, free ventilation, and 

 comparative coolness at night, they become sturdy and fruitful, producing fragrant 

 flowers in November or December, and the golden clusters of fruits ripen during March 

 and April or later. They are prized for their rarity as well as for their beauty and 

 flavour. 



