384 RE\rEDIEf^. 



Stdhlr Mdiivre. 



As to the effect of stable manure, it may be approximated as 

 regards its utility as a fertilizer for orchard or vineyard pur- 

 poses. In some of the best authorities I find that one ton of 

 stable manure contains about four pounds of phosphoric acid, 

 eight to nine pounds of potash, and about eight pounds of 

 nitrogen (ammonia and nitric acid). Stable manure for agri- 

 cultural purpose is excellent, but for orchard or vineyard 

 pur])0ses it is deficient in restoring the ash constituents so 

 much rc(|uired l\v the trees. (See Remedy Xo. 124.) 



I have briefly mentioned the available fertilizers, and the 

 necessity of their application to many of the orchards and 

 vineyards, especially those planted in California in what is 

 termed the "early days." 



To restore the producing power of exhausted lands, to 

 strengthen and increase the growth of young orchards and 

 vineyards that are backward in producing a good growth, to 

 produce the highest yield from each and every acre planted. 



Read No. 123 and No. 124. 



REMEDY NO. M6. 



Early in the Spring, or as soon as the insects ai)})car on the 

 plants or vines, place loose straw, hay, or other like 

 material, around or under plants or vines so that the insects 

 can take shelter at night; in the morning before sunrise 

 remove the material laid down and burn it. 



I recommended this for the destruction of the false cliinch 

 bug on grapevines. The vine owner reported success, but he 

 sprinkled some coal oil on some straw which he placed on the 

 ground under the straw taken from around the vines, and in 

 this way prevented the insects from escaping into the ground 

 while the straw was burning, making the application a com- 

 plete success. 



Clean cultivation. — See No. 20 and No. lUG, A. 



Read No. 35, No. 123, and No. 124. 



