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3. When tree growth is desired, prune whilst the tree is dormant ; but if fruit is desired, prune 

 either root or top whilst the sap is flowing. 



4. For plums, prunes, and apricots, leave all the small spurs growing along the branches no matter 

 whether the tree is young or old, for on them the bulk of the fruit is grown. Head in well from the outside, 

 which tends to develop these spurs, and also strengthens the tree, and the fruit is grown where the tree is best 

 able to bear it. 



5. Apples, peaches, and pears are inclined to bear nearer the tips, and young treos should be well 

 headed in during the winter season, both to give the tree symmetry and strength, and also to induce a more 

 vigorous wood growth, and prevent a premature bearing of fruit — a fault that New South Wales fruit growers 

 do not seem to appreciate, but which is, nevertheless, a very serious one. 



PLANTS IN FLOWER AT CASTLETON GARDENS. — II. 



Colvillea racemosa is a near relation of Poinci<ina regia, and, like it, is a native of Madagascar. It is a 

 beautiful tree attaining a height of 40 or 60 feet. The leaves are about 3 feet long, deeply divided like a 

 fern. The flowers are scarlet and the pods about 6 inches long. This tree bears the name of Sir (Jharles 

 Colville, Governor of Mauritius, when Bojer discovered it in Madagascar. 



Gloriosa superba is a very pretty climbing plant with strange-looking flowers of a deep rich orange 

 and red colour. It is a native of tropical Asia and Africa, and was introduced into England about 200 years 

 ago. It belongs to the same family as the Lily, but in outward habit and appearance, is very different. 

 The recurved, erect petals were likened by Linnaius to flames. The leaves are remarkable in having their 

 tips modified into tendrils. 



Tectona grandis, the Teak Tree, flowers in November. It is a native of the moister districts of India. 

 As a timber its commercial value ranks next to Mahogany. 



Biononia magnifica has large flowers, 3£ inches across, varying in colour from delicate mauve to rich 

 purplish-crimson, with a light primrose-colour throat. It is a native of Columbia, and was first introduced 

 into English hothouses in 1879. 



Eandia Stanleyana is nearly allied to Gardenia, and is of a purple and white colour. It is a native of 

 Sierra Leone. 



DONATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT. 



Library. 



From Secretary for Agriculture, Nova Scotia : — 



Report Provincial Govt. Crop, August, 1892. 



The Agricultural Act and amendments thereto. 



Annual Report of the Secy, of Agriculture for the year 1890. 

 Proceedings and Journal of the Agri. and Hort. Soc. of India, April-June, 1892. — From the Society. 

 Proceedings of the Agri.-Hort. Soc. of Madras, April-June, 1892.— From the Society. 

 Bulletin Torrey Botanical Club. September, 1892. No. 9. — From Editor. 

 Sugar Cane. September 1, 1892. No. 278.— From Editor. 

 Chemist and Druggist, Nos. 646, 647. September, 1892. — From Editor. 

 West Indian and Commercial Advertiser, September, 1892. — From Publisher. 

 Times of Ceylon, Nos. 33 and 34. August, 1892.— From Editor. 

 Farmer and Fruit Grower, Nos. 36 and 37. September, 1892.— From Editor. 

 Supplement to the Leeward Islands Gazette. 15th Sept., 1892.— From Supfc. of Agriculture. 

 Revue Agricole, &c. No. 5. May, 1892.— From Editor. 

 British Museum. Return 1891-92.— From Trustees of Brit. Mus. 

 Bulletin No. 69.— September, 1892.— From Royal Gardens, Kew. 



