Sprat Calendar. b43 



Ammoniacal Copper Carbonate. 



Copper carbonate 1 oz. 



Ammonia, enough to dissolve the copper. 



Water 9 gallons 



Before making the solution, the ammonia should be prepared as 

 follows: Use 26° ammonia, and dilute with 7 to 8 volumes of 

 water. Then gradually add the necessary amount to the copper 

 carbonate until all is dissolved. It is best treated in large bottles, 

 and in them it will keep indefinitely. Dilute as required. For 

 same purposes as the Bordeaux mixture. 



Copper Sulphate Solution. 

 Copper sulphate 1 pound 



Water 15 gallons 



Dissolve the copper in the water, when it is ready for use. This 



should never he airplied to foliage^ hut rnust he used hefore the huds 



hreak. For peaches and nectarines use 25 gallons of water. For 



fungous diseases. 



Hellebore. 



Fresh white hellebore 1 ounce 



Water 3 gallons 



Apply when thoroughly mixed. This poison is not so energetic 

 as the arsenites, and may be used a abort time before the sprayed 

 portions mature. For insects which chew. 



Kerosene Emulsion. 



Hard soap i pound 



Boiling water 1 gallon 



Kerosene 2 gallons 



Dissolve the soap in the water, add the kerosene, and churn with 

 a pump for 5-10 minutes. Dilute 4 to 25 times before applying. 

 Use strong emulsion for all scale insects. For such insects as plant 

 lice, mealy bugs, red spider, thrips, weaker preparations will prove 

 effective. Cabbage worms, currant worms, and all insects which 

 have soft bodies, can also be successfully treated. It is advisable 

 to make the emulsion shortly before it is used. • 



Tobacco Water. 

 This solution may be prepared by placing tobacco stems in a 

 water-tight vessel, and then covering them with hot water. Allow 

 to stand several hours, dilute the liquor from 3 to 5 times and apply. 

 For soft bodied insects. 



