THE FRUIT GARDEN
As soon as the petals have fallen, spray with lime sulphur, I-100, to combat brown or ripe rot on Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums Some of the early blooming sorts are over, and show signs of a good crop. Apples that are just bursting the buds should be sprayed with lime sulphur, 1-32, to combat black spot. , : Once the fruit, has set, and, has commenced to swell, is the time to apply a little nitrate of soda. The trees respond wonderfully at this season. . - . • Newly ' planted trees should have the soil stirred .round them. It may be necessary to either stake or support them against heavy winds.. On no account allow the:trees to sway so as> to form a cavity at the base of the stem. . ; . ' ; .
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 242, 12 October 1929, Page 6 (Supplement)
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128THE FRUIT GARDEN Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 242, 12 October 1929, Page 6 (Supplement)
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