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having a similar revolving barrel without the cushions, and the axis 
must not pass through, as it would bruise the fruit. Sawdust and 
water mixed is the cleausiug agent, and after removal in a few 
minutes the fruit is rinsed and spread out in trays to dry. 
Another method, and the most thorough one, is to scrub each fruit 
with a wet rag and soap added to the water. 
References. 
Crichton (D. A.)—“The Australasian Fruit Culturist.” Mel¬ 
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Froggatt (W. W.)—“ Citrus Treos—Insect Pests.*’ Ag. Gaz., 
N.S.W. Vol. IX., Pt. 10, pp. 1219-1220 (1898). 
Knight (G. W.)—Victoria—Rov. Com. Yeg. Products. Fifth 
Progress Report, p. 113 (1888). 
Masked (W. M.)—“ An acount of New Zealand Scale Insects.” 
Wellington (1887). 
McAlpiue (D.)—“The Sooty Mould of Citrus Trees.” Proc. 
Linn. Soc., N.S.W., Pt. 4 (1896). 
Tryon (11.)—“Report on Insect and Fungus Pests.” Dept. Ag., 
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Webber (II. J.)—“Sooty Mould of the Orange and its Treat¬ 
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