27 JUNE 1952, Page 18

Fruit and Moi tine

A friend tells me that his apple-trees are carrying less fruit than in previous years. I hope that people in fruit-growing districts are having better results. Mulching with lawn-clippings, compost or manure will keep the ground round the roots moist, and give the fruit a better chance of filling out if a spell of drought follows the showery weather we have been having lately. Rain during the past week has made our gooseberries swell. Covering the ground with grass frbm the mower has greatly helped the black currants. IAN NIALL.