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material enough to make a creditable showing. Generally one 

 barrelful of material was used; otherwise two. We used lime- 

 sulphur, Pyrox, and atomic sulphur, — the Pyrox being a gift 

 of the Bowker Insecticide Company, to whom we wish to 

 extend our appreciation at this time for the spirit of coopera- 

 tion which they manifested. 



While applying the mixture, different nozzles were used, 

 showing their advantages and disadvantages. A talk was given 

 in connection with the work, discussing the various phases of 

 orchard management. Sheets, containing condensed notes on 

 spraying, were given out at each meeting. The following is 

 a copy of same. 



