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bers be planted in strips of about seven rows each, leaving between 

 the strips open spaces twelve feet in width. In the center of each 

 open space two rows of some low growing plant, like late cabbage 

 or cauliflower, could be planted. In fields so planted, a one-horse 

 cart could could be used without injury to the cucumber vines. 



The figures given in the above table represent the maximum 

 cost of spraying. In practice, they can probably be reduced one- 

 half, and, on large fields, perhaps more. For small fields of from 

 one to two acres, knapsack sprayers do very well, but it is hard, 

 disagreeable work to operate them. 



BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR SPRAYING CUCUMBERS 



ON LONG ISLAND. 



Commencing some time between July 15 and August l 25 , spray 

 thoroughly with Bordeaux mixture (l-to-8 formula) once every 

 eight or ten days until frost. When heavy rains occur it may 

 be necessary to spray oftener. The leaves should be kept con- 

 stantly covered with Bordeaux mixture. 



2* Regardless of the age of the plants. 



