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Continued from page 10 



the Other advantage of making an 

 application when it would be impos- 

 sible to apply the liquid, and this often 

 means the saving of a ci'op. So, with 

 these two points standing out, as well 

 as other advantages, I believe the dust- 

 ing method has merits which warrant 

 the consideration of any progressive 

 fruitgrower. 



I want to say here that in comparing 

 the dusting method with the liquid 

 method of spraying, it is not a fair 

 measure of comparison to test them side 

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 liquid sprays. For, if the liquid could 

 be put on at all times when it should 

 be put on, the need of the dust spray 

 would be less apparent. The beauty 

 of the dust spray is that it can be put 

 on at times when it would be impos- 

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 of weather conditions or of shortness 

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 applied only at given times when the 

 liquid is applied, results may show in 

 favor of the liquid. But, even for sake 

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 Weather conditions or time limit pre- 

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 the crop is partially or wholly lost. 

 The dusting method overcomes this and 

 allows of application when the liquid 

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