160 Weeds 



Never let the weeds get a start. It is much easier 

 to eradicate them while they are young and tender. 

 Hardy roots will keep on growing long after the 

 tops have been cut away. 



A solution of ordinary cooking soda and boiling 

 water will kill weeds, root and tops. It will, how- 

 ever, kill any vegetation with which it comes in 

 contact and should be used cautiously when apply- 

 ing to weeds to make sure that it does not touch 

 vegetables. 



Queen Anne's lace, or the Wild Carrot denotes poor 

 soil. It is very difficult to get rid of when it once 

 has a good start and it will multiply and spread 

 very rapidly. Where there is a large patch, it 

 should be plowed up and all roots picked out and it 

 is best to do this twice a season for two or three 

 years, if possible, before using the land. 



Strong salty water will kill weeds t and it will also 

 kill other vegetation. 



Concentrated lye is deadly to plant life, be it weed 

 or vegetables. 



A solution of sulphate of iron will kill chickweed 

 but this should be used cautiously and always 



