234 INSECTS INJURIOUS TO VEGETABLES 



regions until it has been fall or winter plowed. Although no 

 reports are available of satisfactory experiments having been 

 performed in spraying for this species in its occurrence on to- 

 mato, it is possible that a spray of Paris green and Bordeaux 

 mixture, or of either alone, might be satisfactory. It is there- 

 fore suggested that three out of four plats of equal size be treat- 

 ed experimentally in each of the manners described, the fourth 

 plat to be left untreated, so that the effects can be noted. Spray- 

 ing may be practiced up to about a week from the time of the 

 fruit ripening without danger of poisoning human beings. 



Miscellaneous Insects. — Of insects most to be feared when 

 the plants are first set out are cutworms of various species. The 

 tomato grower is well acquainted with these pests, and no 

 description of their methods is necessary here, beyond the state- 

 ment that they cut off and destroy more than they eat and re- 

 setting is frequently necessary. Cutworms are discussed more 

 fully on pages 49 to 56. 



Flea-beetles also attack the plants soon after they are set out. 

 Their injuries can be prevented by dipping the young plants 

 before setting in a solution of arsenate of lead, about i pound 

 to 50 gallons of water, or Paris green, i pound to 100 gallons. 

 See page 65 on flea-beetle remedies. 



