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This Carbolic Acid Emulsion is one of the best prepara- 

 tions to protect plants against lice and fruit trees against 

 borers. It can be sprayed upon the trunks of fruit trees 

 or rubbed on by means of a cloth. Every fruit tree should 

 be treated in this way, especially the young trees, about 

 two weeks after the trees blossom. 



Tobacco Decoction is made by adding refuse tobacco, 

 which can be obtained at small cost from tobacco factories, 

 to boiling water, in the proportion of one pound of tobacco 

 to two or three gallons of boiling water. As soon as the 

 water has cooled, strain out the tobacco, and the decoction 

 is then ready to use. It is to be sprayed upon the leaves, 

 and is an effectual remedy against the striped flea beetle, 

 and the cucumber, watermelon and squash flea beetles. It 

 will also drive away some bugs from similar plants. It is 

 also valuable as an insecticide against lice and ticks upon 

 domestic animals, and has the advantage over Kerosene 

 Emulsion in that it leaves the hair in a better condition. 



Bisulphide of Carbon is a liquid that is of great use in 

 destroying the Phylloxera of grape, ants, insects in stored 

 grain, and other insects which can be reached by means of 

 a vapor. For Phylloxera and ants it is to be poured upon 

 the top of the ground above them. 



For grain insects and insects affecting clothing, it is 

 placed in shallow dishes and kept in the closed room. 

 The vapor from this liquid is extremely explosive, and 

 must not be used in a room or near the least trace of fire, 

 even a lighted cigarette may cause a great explosion. 

 Bisulphide of Carbon can be had from the manufacturer 

 for from 10 to 12 cents per pound in 50 pound cans. 



MECHANICAL ARRANGEMENTS. 



These are intended to act as barriers to keep away insects, 

 or as traps to capture them. They will be described under 

 the special insect which can thus be best treated. 



