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THE SPRAYER. 



The type of sprayer depends upon the acreage and method Knapsack 

 of culture. The market gardener can control tomato leaf- ^{^gYm^u'^ 

 spot with a small knapsack or hand sprayer. grower. 



Tomatoes are commonly grown in tiekls of 5 to 10 acres. Horse-drawn 

 For fields of this type a horse-drawn traction sprayer is to sprayw for 

 be advised. However, efficient work can be secured bv means the ordinary 



*^ . field 



of a handpower barrel pump mounted on a truck. This is 

 the cheapest form suitable for field conditions and may be 

 rigged up for from |25 to |40. 



For large acreages or for community or company use, a The sprayer 

 power sprayer is the best investment. Such an outfit will ])ut acreages. 

 the Bordeaux on most elficiently and will give tlie maxininm 

 protection. 



