May, 1910. 
-THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
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pump. There are a great many different 
makes on the market, of which many-are 
efficient and successful. They are mounted 
in a great many ways, an ordinary fifty- 
gallon whisky barrell forms an excellent 
and inexpensive tank for holding a spray. 
The pump according to its design, may~ 
be inserted in the end or the side of the 
barrel. The barrel may be mounted, to 
suit the operator, on a slipe, or on two 
wheels, or it may be placed in a cart. 
— Hose and Nozzle. — 
Nothing contributes more to success in 
spraying operations than globe hose and 
In ordinary spraying operations 
half-inch hose is generally used. Good 
three or four-ply hose should be bought. 
nozzles. 
It never pays to use cheap hose in spraying, 
as they are subjected toa great deal of 
rough handling. 
The couplings should be of astyle readily 
adjusted, and everything must be kept 
tight to withstand pressure. 
— Nozzles. — 
One of the most important parts of the 
whole apparatus is the nozzle Good 
results in the application of the spray 
‘mainly depend upon the efficiency of the 
nozzle. For general use the best nozzle 
is the yermoral, or a nozzle of that type. 
The four most commonly used nozzles 
are as follows:— 
The Vermorel.---This nozzle undoub- 
tedly throws the finest spray of any. In 
its use the nozzle should be held quite 
near the foliage or branches, as the liquid 
is not thrown out with much force. 
The Bordeaux.—This is a splendid type 
of nozzie. It has the advantage over aly 
other spray nozzles in that the characier 
of the spray is readily changed from a 
solid steam to a mist-like, fan-shaded 
spray. Ifthere is any clogging of the 
nozzles, it is easily remedied by turning 
the handle, thereby forcing out ‘the 
obstruction with the pressure of the 
pump. 
The Cyclone.—The spray from this 
nozzle is conical shaped, similar to. the 
Vermorel, 
The Friend.—This nozzle is coming 
largely into favour. 
— Extention Rods. —_ 
The ends of the hose should be attached 
to extension rods of suitable lengths for 
the work. . For all lengths above 6 feet a 
bamboo extension rod is recommended. 
‘This consists of a small brass tube, 
supported by a bamboo rod. 
— Taps. — 
On the extension rod a tap is generally 
placed for turning the liquid on or off. 
For this a half-inch wheel valve is the 
most convenient. 
— The Agitator, — 
All pumps should be fitted with good 
The proper 
inter mingling of the spray liquid is one 
agitators. agitation or 
of the chief features in spraying and unless 
it is thoroughly done, good results will 
not be obtained. 
— Care of the Ouifit. — 
-.A spray-pump, like any other machine, 
will do good work, and last in proportion 
to its care. . When a pump does not work 
properly, the cause of the trouble should 
be ascertained at onco and: remedied. 
_Aotherwise permanent damage may result, 
“When a spray pump is first received, its 
working parts should be carefully studied. 
After-the pump has-been used, it should 
be thoroughly washed out with warm 
water, as most:of the spraying mixtures 
are highly corosive in their action. The 
hose should also be thoroughly washed 
out, and especially after using oil sprays. 
Always keep the barrel filled with water 
when not in use, to prevent the wood from 
warping and the hoops becoming loosened. 
With proper care the pump should last 
‘several years ; the’ hose, however, will 
probably have to be replaced ofter one or 
«two seasons. ; 
—‘Agricultural Gazette’ of N.S.W. 
M. L. Tomlinson, 
(LATE J. G. ORAM), 
Manufacturing Jeweller, 
~ Watchmaker, 
Diamond Setter & Engraver. 
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Interesting Orchard Notes. 
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Fruit trees, especially apples, always 
thrive best ona rich clay loam that rests 
on « limestone foundation, 
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When planting fruit trees give them 
plenty of room to spread their branches 
and color their fruit in the sunshine. 
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Hach bearing apple tree should have at 
least 300 square feet of surface for its 
roots and branches to spread and 
develop. ; 
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May isa good month to plant citrus 
trees, as if the ground is in good ordey 
they will get established before the 
winter, and are ready to make a vigorous 
growth in spring. 
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Carefully prune each injured root 
before planting, and cut the tops back in 
Proportion to the loss of roots during 
transplanting. Stamp the earth very 
firmly about the roots. : 
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The modern fruit-grower can do almost 
anything with trees, except training a 
Christmas tree to grow its own presents, 
Simplex ROUTAN 
D. Lanyon 
NORTH TERRACE, KENT TOWN 
