180 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA 



APPENDIX II. 



INSECT AND BLIGHT DESTROYERS. 



Lewis and WniTxr, 339 Fliuders-laue, Melbourne. 



Resin Wash. — la liquid, 20 times couceutrated, for the eradication of 

 aphis blight, red spider, mussel scale, 8fc. This liquid is soluble in 

 cold water. 



Kerosene Emulsion. — In liquid, 20 times concentrated ; soluble in 

 cold water. A perfect blending with this oil and water, dispensing 

 with separate attachment for spraying. 



Benzine Emulsion. — In liquid, 20 times concentrated ; soluble in cold 

 water ; kills by contact ; beuzine evaporating, leaving emulsion in the 

 shape of resin Avasli upon the tree. 



Benzole Emulsion. — In liquid, 20 times concentrated ; soluble in 

 cold water ; this also kills by contact ; highly recommended for 

 Rutherglen bug ; benzole evaporates, leaving resin wash behind. 



Turpentine Emulsion. — In liquid, 20 times concentrated ; kills 

 every insect it comes in contact with, without injury to the tree ; 

 soluble in cold water. 



Hellebore Mixture. — Fifteen times concentrated ; for pear slug. 

 Grasshopper Preventative. — Fifteen times concentrated. 



WiM. Adamson and Co., Seedsmen, &c., Elizabeth-street, 

 Melbourne. 



Blight Gure.^A. preparation of tobacco destroys all insects, bugs, 

 slugs, &c., attacking fruit trees, vines, flowers, or vegetables, either on 

 the leaf or at the roots. Half-pint bottle, to make 5 gallons, Is. 6d. ; 

 pint bottle, to make 10 gallons, 3s. 



Fir-tree Oil. — Effectually clears all insects and parasites from the 

 roots and foliage of trees, vines, and plants. Kills all grubs, flies, &c. 

 Cures mildew and blight, and makes a good winter dressing. In 

 bottles, 2s. and 3s. each. 



Gishurst Compound (patented). — One of the oldest and best insecti- 

 cides yet introduced for dcBtroyiug all kinds of insect life. 1-lb. boxes, 

 Is. 6d.; 3-lb. boxes, 4s.; 12-lb. boxes, Hs. 



Hellebore Powder (English). — Very useful for destroying pear and 

 cherry slugs, vvorms, caterpillars, slugs, &c. In tins, Is. 6d. Cheaper 

 in quantity. Directions for use. — In solution — Dissolve 1 oz. in 3 gal- 

 lons of water, and apply with syringe or pump. Dry application. — 

 It maybe used alone, but it is better mixed with flour or powdered lime 

 at the rate of 1 lb. to 4 lbs., and dusted on with bellows. 



