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THE CANADIAJM HORTICULTURIST 



Poisoned Bran for Cut Worms 



DR. JAMES FLETCHER, CENTRAL EXPERL FARM. 



POISONED bran for cut worms in the 

 vegetable patch has given wonderful 

 results at the Experim-ental Farm this 

 spring. It should, of course, be applied 

 when the work of cut worms is first 

 noticed, although it is equally successful at 

 any time cut worms are present. We have 

 been using it here for the past few weeks, 

 and it has given every satisfaction. 



This remedy has been found most effec- 

 tive against all species of cut worms which 

 attack any kind of plant. Peas, cabbages, 

 melons, cucumbers, etc., have all been kept 

 free from cut worms this season by the 

 poisoned bran. 



The method of preparing the mixture is 

 simple; all that is necessary is to mois- 

 ten the bran with sweetened water so 

 t-.e paris green will adhere and not sink 

 to the bottom. The proportion to use is 

 one pound of paris green to 50 pounds of 

 bran. Even one-half pound of paris green 

 to 50 pounds of bran will be sufficient if the 

 mixture is well stirred, so the poison 

 will be evenly distributed. The mixture is 

 then ready for use ; for this it has simply to 

 be scattered in small heaps among the plants 

 to be protected. 



Growing Celery 



i i T HAVE grown celery for years," re- 

 1 marked Mr. J. R. Wood, of Wood 

 & Sons, Ossington avenue, Toronto, to a 

 representative of The Horticulturist, " and 

 find the best results from planting two rows 

 12 inches apart in a trench, with the 

 trenches 30 inches apart. The plants need 

 to be about nine inches apart in the row. I 

 set the plants out about the first of July, and 

 in about ten weeks they are full grown. 



" To ensure good growth the plants must 

 be in good soil and continually hoed and 

 cultivated. I always apply a liberal supply 



Successful Young Horticulturist. 



Good evidence of the opportunities offered youn? men by the 

 fruit and market vegetable industry in Ontario is afforded by the 

 success that has been attained by Alfred McLachlan, of Leaming- 

 ton. Although only 23 years old, Mr. McLachlan is already a 

 partner in the firm of Hillborn & McLachlan, of Leamington ex- 

 tensive growers of fruit and early vegetables. Mr. McLachlan, 

 whose parents died when he was a child, started with Mr. Hillborn 

 when only 11 years old. He devotes most of his time to running 

 the vegetable branch of the work, looking after the three green- 

 houses, and over 2000 yards of cotton frame. Mr. McLachlan also 

 takes charge of the picking of the fruit and harvesting of the crops, 

 while Mr. Hillborn devotes his attention more particularly to the 

 selling end of the business. In an illustration of Mr. Hillbom's. 

 orchard, published in the June issue of The Horticulturist, Mr. Mc- 

 Lachlan, it was said, was seated on the cultivator. • This was an 

 error, as the illustration showed Mr. Hillbom's teamster, not Mr. 

 McLachlan. 



of liquid manure. For bleaching I use a 

 24-inch board. Celery may be wintered 

 over successfully either in pits or in a root 

 house. The main thing in wintering is 

 plentv of ventilation and sufficient covering 

 to keep out the frost. The Paris Goldea 

 \ellow is about the only reliable variety I 

 know of to winter over." 



For onions or cauliflowers I always put 

 on a liberal supply of salt to guard against 

 maggots. Salt is also a good fertilizer. — 

 (Jas. Conboy, North Dovercourt. 



