The Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria . e sawdustwell to ensure that the roots are sufficiently covered ; lightly water to settlethe sawdust. Finally, draw the tops of the branches together, if neces-sary, with a piece of twine and provide a covering of hessian, tacked tothe uprights, cross piece, sides and ends of the case. If the package is tobe forwarded by steam-boat it should be clearly labelled by stencilling:—• Keep from heat of engines. Deciduous trees destined for a long seavoyage should be packed in cases ; the roots first puddled in clay and thenpacked around with .
The Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria . e sawdustwell to ensure that the roots are sufficiently covered ; lightly water to settlethe sawdust. Finally, draw the tops of the branches together, if neces-sary, with a piece of twine and provide a covering of hessian, tacked tothe uprights, cross piece, sides and ends of the case. If the package is tobe forwarded by steam-boat it should be clearly labelled by stencilling:—• Keep from heat of engines. Deciduous trees destined for a long seavoyage should be packed in cases ; the roots first puddled in clay and thenpacked around with .some suitable material that will hold the moisture andnot generate heat. Sphagnum moss is preferable. The trees should belaid lengthwise in the case; those well matured and not overgrown shouldbe selected for long journeys. Trees properly packed will carry in goodcondition from any of the Australian States to South Africa and A limited number of trees is being exported annually to those•countries from Victoria. {To be c on tinned.). Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. [lo April, THE OLIVE. {Continued from page 198.)By L. Macdonald, Horticulturist, Dookie Agricultural College. Pruning. Compared with the advances that have been made in the treatment ofmany other of our fruit trees very little has been done, as yet, towards thescientific pruning of the olive. This fact is more remarkable when it is-considered that the olive has held such a proud position in the economicfield for so many centuries and is destined, no doubt, to bear its great repu-tation for ages yet to come. It is due probably to the longevity and hardihood of the trees, whichhave proved themselves capable of bearing good crops for years withoutpruning. Hence it is often contended that pruning is unnecessary. How-ever this may be under some circumstances, it is obvious, nevertheless,that careful and scientific pruning must contribute largely towards the ulti-mate success of olive culture.
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