The Peach-Tree Borer. 



223 



1894-1895. 



June 25, 1895. 



21 



1895-1896. 



June 6. 1896... ) 

 Juno 11, 1896. . . [ 

 June 15, 1896. . . ) 



11(52^) 



40 



11 



None. 



The tallow did not materially lessen the number of infested trees, 

 and the second year it was tested the treated trees contained more 

 borers than those untreated. We cannot explain why such a greasy 

 coating should not be more effective. 



Soap loaskes. — A strong soap suds or soap w^ash has been a stand- 

 ard recommendation for borers of all kinds for a century. As soft soap 

 was not easily obtained, we tested a solution of hard soap for two 

 years, using it at the rate of -J- pound in 1 gallon of water the first 

 year, and twice as strong the next year. Our results are as follows : 



1894-1895. 



When applied. 



June 1, 1894. 

 July 19, 1894. 



June 12, 1895. 

 July 16, 1895, 



Number 

 of trees 

 tested. 



14 



14 



When examined. 



Number 

 of trees 

 infested. 



April, 1895. 



■ \ 

 1895-1896. 



June 5, 1896 . . \ 

 June 11, 1896 .. \ 



9(64^) 



9^64^) 



Nuinber 



of borers 



found. 



42 



21 



Largest 



number 



of borers 



in one 



treee. 



9 



Effect of 

 applica- 

 tion on 

 tree. 



None. 



None. 



