SPRAYING. 



In the preparation of this calendar the most important points 

 regarding sprays have been selected and arranged in such manner 

 that the grower can see at a glance what to apply and when to make 

 the applications. The more imj^ortant insects and fungous enemies 

 are also mentioned, so that a fairly clear understanding of the work 

 can be obtained by examining the table below. When making the 

 applications advised, other enemies than those mentioned are also 

 kept under control, for only the most serious ones can be named in 

 so brief an outline. The directions have been carefully compiled 

 from the latest results obtained by leading investigators. 



In this calendar it will be seen that some applications are in 

 parentheses : these are the ones that are least important. The 

 number of applications given in each case has particular reference 

 to localities in which fungous and insect enemies are most abundant. 

 If the crops are not troubled when certain applications are advised, 

 it may be unnecessary to make applications at these times. It 

 should be remembered that in all cases success is dependent upon 

 the exercise of proper judgment in making applications. Know 

 the enemy to be destroyed ; know the remedies that are most 

 effective ; and apply them at the proper season. Be prompt^ 

 tliorough and persistent. Knowledge and good judgment are 

 more necessary to success than any definite rules. Spraying is an 

 insurance. 



Spraying is no longer an experiment. Is it an accepted practice, 

 as tillage, pruning and fertilizing are. It may not be necessary to 

 spray every yeai', but the farmer should be prepared to spray every 

 year. In case of doubt, spray. 



See that pumps and rigs are in working order before plowing 

 time comes. Order your materials. Pattern after the bugs : be 

 ready. 



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