Protection of Fruit Trees. 



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while the paper wrapper is accepted by the rabbits as an invitation to 

 look elsewhere for forage. The paper may be removed and the screen 

 retained during the growing season. 



ANIMAL BLOOD. 



Fresh blood from a slaughter house, applied as a paint to the stems 

 of trees in autunm and again in mid-winter, will prevent the work of 

 rabbits. Or, the bodies of the trees may be well rubbed with a piece 

 of fresh pork or beef liver with the same results. These remedies are 



Fig. 19. A Bridge-grafted tree. 



not effective against mice, however, and should be used in connection 

 with banking or screening the bases of the trees. 



Various repulsive and unnamable mixtures have from time to time 

 "been recommended as against the work of rabbits, but the above is just 

 as serviceable, and much more cleanly to apply. 



