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The Grape. 
The grape is esteemed the Bae fruit of the ae Oo 
'The demand for the produce of th eis unlimited, sed 
in such a variety of ways; asa table or dessert fi uit, it x E once one 
tainable, and i e 
Walcs would rank before us, as iheir grapes contain a greater amount 
of saccharine matter, although, when large plartations have been made 
in the Mallee Districts, the case might be materially ehanged 
The Apple. 
o doubt this is also a fruit of the greatest importance, and since. the 
Sareduttion of blight-proof stocks can be grown on almost every kind 
of soil. Orchards, like vineyards, require proper drainage, and a large 
amount of intelligence and industry to keep them free from the insect 
plagues which are already decimating some of the best orchards of the 
Colony. 
From the 16,000 or 18,000 different varieties of apples, perhaps a 
selection of from 40 to 50 would be found sufficient for most growers 
for export, cider, and drying. The exportation of the apple to England, 
India, and other places, combined with drying and cider making, wi L 
in the near future, open up a great market for the orchardist 
The Pear. 
"This may be classed as a fruit almost equal to the apple, and can be used 
for exportation, home consumption (as dessert and cooking fruit), drying, 
rr mets The dm grows rigorously, and is very prolific, 
Continent. Considerable arinaa of this fruit were made to the 
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, and most satisfactory prices realize 
For some of the choisest varieties the prices were fabulous; most 
yarieties came to hand in excellent condition. 
The Apricot. 
"This magnificent fruit is suited for any district where frosts are not 
prevalent, the bloom being easily destroyed by Res. or severe winds, 
or hail storms. When well-grown, it stands first as a jam fruit, is aloa 
beautiful dessert, and when properly prepared by the evaporator, a ric 
sweetmeat of the highest flavour. There is always a good demand for 
fine fruit 
The Peack. 
ike the apricot, this can also be grown in most parts of yenis but 
to obtain large well flavoured fruit, it requires to e irrigated. The black 
and green Aphis have of late years caused sa oc among the peach 
e "per 
ts appearance ac 
pretty well abnor all the profi ‘of the peach industry, and unless 
some cheaper hod of des y tg the Aphis can be found, they will 
searcely pay ho pou ng. 
The Nectarine, 
All that has been said of the peach applies to this very deliciously 
delicate fruit. Some of the varieties appear to resist the ra hé. — 
Aphis better than the peach. These require good soil. and good ; 
cultivation. T 
