340 STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



For fungicides, on all low plants, and especially if the knapsack is used, 

 the Vermorel nozzle is best, as this is economical of material, produces 

 the finest kind of spray, and, if the aperture is clogged, the needle-like 

 degorger easily removes the obstruction. 



POWDER GUNS. 



For the application of hellebore, slug shot, London purple, and various 

 other insecticides in powder form, the Woodason and other bellows answer 

 well for small plants, if only a few are grown. A simple dusting-can (a 

 two-quart pail with a wire gauze bottom), answers well for potatoes, cur- 

 rants, etc. The Leggett powder gun throws the insecticide as a fine cloud 

 for several feet, and will reach insects on the under side of leaves, and on 

 the inside shoots and leaves of plants, that might otherwise escape. By 

 means of an extension tube, trees ten or twelve feet in height can be dusted. 



While an excellent implement, the ordinary farmer will find its price 

 (which seems excessive), a reason for not purchasing it. 



The fact that the most successful fruit and vegetable growers of the 

 country make free use of both fungicides and insecticides, indicates that 

 it is profitable to do so, and no one who expects to come out ahead in the 

 race should neglect using them. 



L. E. TAFT. 



Agricultural College, Mich., March 19, 1892. 



