The Peach-Tree Borer. 



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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 washes. — A strong soap suds or soap wash lias 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 ^ pound in 1 gallon of water the first 

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



1894-1895. 



June 12, 1895. 

 July 16, 1895. 



1895-1896. 



J, j I June 5, 1896 .. [l 9/34^ 

 ^*/ ! June 11, 1896 .. S ^^^^^> 



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None. 



