THIS bulletin contains directions for the control of the most 

 common insects and diseases of the home vegetable garden. 



Preventive measures are best. Rotate crops. Avoid intro- 

 ducing insects and diseases on plants obtained for setting out. 

 Practice clean cultivation. Employ fertilizers to stimulate 

 plant growth. Work on the principle that a vigorous grow- 

 ing garden will produce a crop in spite of injurious insects 

 and diseases. 



Become familiar wdth the insects and diseases known to 

 occur in jour district on the crops you are growing. Equip 

 yourself in advance with all necessary remedies and the 

 means of applying them. Remember that the timely applica- 

 tion of a remedy acts as an insurance against loss. 



Watch constantly for the first appearance of a disease or 

 insect. Inspect the garden at least every other day. Deter- 

 mine what is causing injury and apply the proper treatment 

 "promptly. Use the combination treatments in case a com- 

 plication of trouble* is present. Repeat treatments as often 

 as necessary, keeping in mind the influence of weather con- 

 ditions as well as the life history of the insect or fungus 

 causing the disease. 



Use insecticides and fungicides in the proper dilution to 

 accomplish the object without injuring the plants. Standard 

 remedies are best. Test others experimentally before using 

 them on a large scale. 



Use the best sprayers. A thorough application is necessary 

 for the best results. Adjust the sprayer so that all parts of 

 the plant that are exposed to the air will be covered. 



Work for cooperation in the neighborhood. One badly 

 infected or infested garden may be the source of disease 

 infection or insect infestation for several near-by gardens. 

 Keep your own garden clean and it will be an object lesson 

 for careless neighbors and will have a tendency to help clean 

 up the neighborhood. This will make control easier and 

 cheaper another year. 



