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it will assume a whitish colour, aud it will then be rea- 

 dily perceived what parts have not taken the mixture. 

 A second application will search every crevice, laying 

 it on thickly where deep clefts or hollows occur. 



Moss may be removed by a good brushing with 

 horse urine. We are informed by a respectable gentle- 

 man, that Dr. Darwin, of Shrewsbury, has used it ex- 

 tensively, and found it an excellent application, as it 

 entirely clears moss, and quite renews the constitu- 

 tional vigour of the trees. 



APRIL. 



Little can be done for the apple in this month, ex- 

 cepting taking care to complete any previous directions 

 which may be in arrears. We would again direct 

 attention to mulching newly planted trees, if not 

 already done. Towards the end of this month the sun 

 will possess much influence on the soil, and, accom- 

 panied with drought, will prevent the young trees 

 from gaining a good start. The mulching will obviate 

 these difficulties. 



MAY. 



The great business in this month is taking care of 

 the blossoms, either in the way of protection or in 

 picking the caterpillars out of the clusters ; for they 

 are sure to come sooner or later : no season is entirely 

 free from them. In the early part of the month, 



