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single thorough spraying had afforded practically 100 per cent, clean 

 returns over hundreds of acres in Washington, Colorado, and Utah. 



In the 1910 experiments, very satisfactory results were obtained from 

 the one spray ; at the same time, it was concluded that further experiments 

 and investigations were needed before final conclusions would be reached. 

 It was also decided that the filling of the calyx cup with poison is of prim.e 

 importance. 



If it could be shown that, in ^'ictoria. the codlin moth laid her eggs 

 invariablv in the calyx, the one spray method would Ix- of extreme 

 importance. But it has been already noted that the moth, with considerable 

 frequence, places the eggs on the sides of the fruit, and also on the 

 foliage. Consequentlv, under such conditions, the one spray method 

 would appear to show a weak spot. 



It would be intere.sting to determine, in each zone in the State, the 

 exact number of spravs really necessary to keep this pest in check. Ex- 

 periments are now in force at the Burnley orchards to this end, and reports 

 will be made at the end of the season. 



Vegetable Garden. 



Constant culti^■ation (especially with the hoe), weeding, and watering 

 \\ill be the principal duties at present in the vegetable garden. 



Tomatoes will require frecjuent manuring and watering. Keep all 

 unnecessary laterals pinched out, and also pinch the tops when the main 

 growth is long enough. In the early fruiting varieties, such as Earliana, 

 a vigilant watch will need to be kept for the tomato black spot. All 

 inmiature ripening fruits should be well examined for this. Diseased 

 fruits should not be thrown on the ground, to cause re-infection ; they 

 should be burned. 



Pumpkins, marrows, melons, and similar plants will require a con- 

 siderable quantity of water, keeping excessive laterals and runners 

 pinched out. 



Asparagus beds should now be allowed to mature their growths, ceasing 

 to cut the stems. A mulching with stable manure will be helpful. Hoe 

 and clean all potato and onion beds ; plant out seedlings of all kinds, and 

 sow seeds of cabbage, cauliflower. French beans, peas, lettuce. &c. 



Flcwer Garden. 



All spring flowering bulbs that have ripened their foliage may now be 

 lifted, if required, and stored for a few months. It is not necessary to 

 lift ail classes of bulbs. Daffodils and similar bulbs may remain in the 

 one location for some years. But it is generally necessary to make annual 

 or at least biennial inspections of hvacinth and tulip bulbs, to prevent 

 their rotting. 



Dahlias may now be planted out, i^articularly those that are being 

 grown for exhibition and for late lilooms. The roots should be well 

 watered when planting. 



Seeds of zinnias, cosmos, asters, and other autumn flowering annuals may 

 still be .sown, sowing in the open being now preferable. Carnations, camellias, 

 daphnes, and other plants hard to strike from cuttings, may now be 

 layered. 



Rose plants mav now be somewhat jieglected. It will be advisable to 

 mulch the bushes with a light mulching material at the present time, with- 

 holding the water supplv for the present. 



