27 MARCH 1953, Page 22

Peaches and Nectarines

A lime-sulphur spray should be given to prevent leaf curl on peaches, nectarines and almonds. It will soon be time to disbud peaches and nectarines, and the process should be a gradual one. The buds should be removed when less than an inch in length, and care must be taken not to disbud severely when the tree is of a type given to making wood