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IX. Poison Bait. (For Cutworms, Wireworms and Grasshoppers in 



gardens and cornfields.) 



Wheat bran 5° pounds. 



Molasses (any kind) - quarts. 



Paris green (good grade) i pound. 



Water (Enough to make a thick mash.) 



Handfuls of the bait are scattered about the garden at the base 

 of the plants and among the corn rows in the evening. 



Poisoned clover, slices of potato, etc., may be used effectively. 



X. Hellebore. 



White hellebore (fresh) i ounce. 



Water 2 gallons. 



XL Pyrethrum, or Insect Powder. 



Pyrethrum powder (fresh) 1 ounce. 



Water 3 gallons. 



Or, 



Pyrethrum powder 1 ounce. 



Flour (cheap) 5 ounces. 



Mix thoroughly, allow to stand over night in a closed box, then 

 dust on plants through cheese-cloth. 



XII. Kerosene Emulsion (for Bark-lice and Plant lice.) 



Hard soap, half-pound, or soft soap 1 quart. 



Boiling water (soft) 1 gallon. 



Coal oil 2 gallons. 



After dissolving the soap in the water, add the coal oil and stir 

 well for five to* ten minutes. When properly mixed, it will adhere to 

 glass without oiliness. A syringe or pump will aid much in this work. 

 In using, dilute with from nine to fifteen parts of water. 



XIII. Tobacco Decoction. 



Refuse tobacco 2 pounds. 



Water 5 gallons. 



Boil the mixture for 30 minutes or more, until a dark brown tea- 

 colored solution is obtained. Keep it covered until cool. It may then 

 be used undiluted for spraying infested plants. The addition of one 

 pound of whale-oil soap to each 50 gallons increases the effectiveness. 



XIV. Whale Oil Soap. 

 For plant lice, one pound in seven gallons hot water. 



