1 82 Insects and Sprays 



Potassium Sulphide: 



Dissolve 3 ounces of potassium sulphide in 10 

 gallons of water. 



Corrosive Sublimate: 



Dissolve 2 ozs. of corrosive sublimate in 15 

 gallons of water. (Very poisonous.) 



Formaldehyde Solution: 



For spraying potatoes, I Ib. of formaldehyde to 

 30 gallons of water. 



For onion smut, I Ib. of formaldehyde to 16 

 gallons of water. 



For seed bed, I Ib. of formaldehyde for \2% 

 gallons of water. 



Paris Green: 



Slake % Ib. of quick lime in enough water to 

 answer the purpose; mix J Ib. Paris green with a 

 little water until it is of a creamy consistency, and 

 add to the lime water; add enough water to make 

 fifty gallons. 



Ar senate of Lead Paste: 



Dissolve 3 Ibs. of arsenate of lead paste in 50 

 gallons of water. 



