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the cheapest and best fence by which any orchard can be 

 surrounded. If shelter must be provided, let it be done 

 in a practical and intelligent manner, always remembering 

 when planting shelter trees to choose such as will be both 

 ornamental and at the same time profitable. It is not 

 part of my duty to recommend any particular plant or 

 tree for this purpose, but this information can always be 

 obtained on application to the Secretary of the Victorian 

 Department of Agriculture, whose officers are always, in 

 matters of this kind, at the service of growers who may 

 require their advice and assistance. 



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