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with 25 gallons of water in which 4 pounds of coppor sulphate has been 

 dissolved. 



Lead arsenate, 2 pounds to 50 gallons of water, is recommended for 

 controlling the apple worm. It may be added to the dilute fungicide, 

 making a combination mixture effective against both insects and diseases. 



Apple flowers in different stages of development. 



Figure 1 shows when to make the first spraying, and figures 3 and 4 

 when to make the second spraying. The stage shown in figure 2 is 

 somewhat early and that in figure 5 somewhat late for the second spray- 

 ing, while at the stage shown in figure 6 no poison can be forced into the 

 calyx cup. 



