This consists of thoroughly spraying the plants with Bordeaux mixture once in ten days or two weeks after they have begun to run. Bordeaux mixture is made by bringing together the milk of lime and a solution of copper sulphate (bluestone).

In her brain she was dimly conscious of balancing, or striving to balance, the abject shame which had him now in thrall against the one compelling act of courage which had flung him grandly and madly on to the point of danger.

He was wearing a red paper flower in his lapel.

The second placegetter will receive an Outward Bound course, Swazi® Apparel, a Fruitfed Supplies gift voucher and a NZ horticultural magazine subscription of their choice.