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fed up to an exceptionally heavy weight, and therefore should be avoided by 
the “breeder.” They are what are called “ exhibition birds,” and are used 
merely as show specimens. But on the other hand, be sure and not choose the 
small and stunted ones, or the results will be equally as bad. When selecting 
stock birds see that they are of a fair weight, good, strong, square-framed 
specimens, and above all see that no inbreeding has been connected with them, 
or birds that are apparently strong and healthy will thereby throw sickly stock, 
which will be more liable to disease, and the results will be far from satis- 
factory. If a few of these seemingly minor details are observed in the first 
place, much time will be gained, and as time in all instances means money, it 
will be seen that these little precautions “will make financial statements much | 
_ more encouraging. —Adelaide Observer. 
The Orchard. 
BUDDING MANGOES. 
Mr. R. Bunnaan, of Gracemere, has successfully budded two mango-trees, and 
one of these has borne fruit for the past two seasons. ‘The other, although the 
buds have united properly, has not yet begun to bear. ‘The tree to be budded 
should be in full growth, and all the young wood should be taken off, but 
sufficient must be left to afford shade for the buds. ‘Vhe operation is best 
carried out in dull weather, and the buds should not be too far advanced. As 
soon ag the tree is budded, all other growth must be taken off as it occurs, or 
the buds will not take. 
On this subject Mr. A. H. Benson says:—‘TI note with interest that Mr. 
Bunnage has been successful in budding the mango, and agree with him that 
for the operation to be successful the tree to be budded must be in full 
growth. I should not, however, consider it advisable to cut back the tree that 
is to be budded before the union of the bud and stock has taken place, as 
there would be a danger of flooding the bud-with too much sap, and conse- 
quently preventing a union. I have seen a mango-tree successfully budded in 
Mackay, and have succeeded in budding young seedling mango-trees myself. 
Unlike Mr. Bunnage, I would prefer the buds to be plump and fully developed; 
in fact, just ready to start into growth.” 
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SUBSTITUTE FOR PARIS GREEN. 
A rrurGrower, speaking at the annual meeting of the Western New York — 
Horticultural Society, stated that he had found arsenite of lime as a spray 
superior to Paris green. Besides being cheaper, it remains in suspension 
longer. The wash consists of 1 lb. white arsenic and 10 lb. lime to 400 
gallons water. He urged the necessity of spraying apple-trees before they 
blossom. , ; 
With regard to Bordeaux mixture, Professor Beach, of the Geneva (New 
York) Experiment Station, said that Bordeaux mixture should not be used 
after it has been kept as a mixture over forty-eight hours. 
Commenting on the above, Mr. A. H. Benson says :-—* Arsenite of lime is 
the active principle of London purple. I presume that the 10 lb. of lime is 
eaustic lime (unslacked stone lime), and that the 1 lb. of white arsenic is 
boiled with it; if so, this will form an arsenite of lime, which is a deadly poison 
to all leaf-eating insects when sprayed on the foliage. Bordeaux mixture 
