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Eradicating Convolvulus: It is not possible to poison the roots of this" pest without rendering the soil toxic and destroying tlie other plants 'in it. Tlie only safe method is to keep on eradicating each shoot tis it appears. No weed can persist if its leaves tire not ]>ermitted to function. (“Old Garden," Lower Hutt.)
Several Varieties on One Tree: (1) Yes, that is correct. By grafting, it is possible to have several varieties of pears on one tree. (2) Burbank is reported to have grafted over 1(H) varieties of elierry on a single tree. (.'!) There is nothing difficult about it mid ii is a standard orchard practice ("Curious," I’.N.)
Soil for Japanese Maple: This shrill, is not particular as io soil, ami does not object to a small amount of lime A medium loam, well-dririiied and sliel tered from strong winds, gives best re suits, though I have seen splendid s]>ecimens growing in peaty soil. (“New Home.'' Levin.)
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Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 127, 22 February 1941, Page 14
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