\i] APRIL 89 



is bright and sunny, the temperature will rise 

 much higher than even 60°, but the only thing 

 necessary is to ventilate freely, to keep the tem- 

 perature as near as possible to the temperature 

 specified. 



Watch the growth of trees, as insects often 

 appear, especially green fly, during the early stage 

 of growth. 



The best way to destroy them is by fumiga- 

 tion, and the best and safest remedy is the XL 

 All fumigator. This can be supplied by JNIr. G. 

 H. Richards, 234, Borough High Street, London, 

 S.E., or through any horticultural sundriesman. 



It will probably be necessary to make the first 

 thinning of the fruits during this month. It is 

 best to do this with discretion, and not to be too 

 severe at first, so my advice is, simply single out 

 the fruits. 



A\^ith reference to watering during this month, 

 give sufficient water as often as the trees require 

 it. This will easily be ascertained by giving the 

 pots a gentle tap ; if the trees are dry, the pots 

 will give forth a hollow or bell-like sound. 



Do not follow any fixed rule for giving water, 

 i.e. so much per day, or two days, as this is a bad 

 practice. Give water when it is needed, and then 

 only. If the trees are putting forth young growth 

 (which they probably will be), give a shght and 



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