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every part of the leaf which is touched by the spray. Upon cabbage 

 and cauHflower the use of this mixture requires a strongly made 

 pump of considerable power. The nozzles must be guided by hand 

 to cover thoroughly all parts of the plants. • 



This material can no doubt be used to advantage in combination 

 with bordeaux mixture for use on plants that have leaves not easily 

 wetted. 



LIME-SULPHUR-SALT WASH. 



Lime IS pounds. 



Sulphur 15 pounds. 



Salt IS pounds. 



Water 50 gallons. 



Boil one hour. A detailed account of methods of preparing and 



applying this wash and of some results obtained will be published 



by this Station early in the spring of 1904. 



LIME-SULPHUR-SODA WASH. 



Quicklime 30 pounds. 



Sulphur, ground 15 pounds. 



Caustic soda 4 to 6 pounds. 



Water 50 gallons. 



Experiments in making a lime-sulphur wash by using caustic soda 

 to avoid the necessity of boiling have given some promising results. 

 This wash is intended to take the place of the ordinary lime sulphur- 

 salt wash. Methods of preparing and applying this wash will be 

 published by this Station early in the spring of 1904. 



KEROSENE EMULSION. 



Kerosene 2 gallons. 



Whale oil soap % pound. 



Water i gallon. 



Heat the soap and water together, and when boiling hot remove 



from near the fire and add two gallons of kerosene. The whole is 



now thoroughly mixed by pumping continuously through a small 



force pump for about five minutes. Mix until the ingredients form 



