THE HOME ORCHARD

Te Ao Hou, May 1957, Page 58

THE HOME ORCHARD As the later varieties of fruit mature, harve carefully and store for later use. Fruit which not noted for its keeping qualities, should be immediately preserved. Where plantings of your fruit trees are desired, place orders with the local nurseryman early, so that the best selection of trees may be procured. Too often, due to the lateness of ordering, intending purchasers have not been able to procure a satisfactory variety of trees. ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ The Judge Carr Cup for Maori citrus growers was won last year by Mr Peta Taukamo of Ruatoria. Points are awarded for the general care the citrus area; the tidiness and appearance of the grounds and garden have an important bearing on the number of points awarded. ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ The first Maori to qualify as a Government inspector is Mr R. T. Walter, son of Mr and Mrs R. Walter, Turihaua, Gisborne. Mr Walter has been assistant inspector at the Horotiu freezing works, Waikato for the past two years, and was recently advised of his success the Agriculture Department's meat inspection examination. He is an ex-pupil of the Whangara Maori school and the Gisborne High School.