102 THE BOOK OF THE PEACH. 



active growth. Indeed, I have frequently had the 

 liquid-manure tanks emptied on the peach borders 

 during the late autumn, winter, and spring months, 

 and with beneficial results, notwithstanding the fact 

 of the trees being leafless at the time. 



In addition to these waterings, or rather pre- 

 paratory to the application of water at the roots 

 at regular intervals during the spring and summer 

 months, the surface of the ground extending about 

 three and a half feet from the stems of the individual 

 trees was pricked over with a digging-fork to the 

 depth of three or four inches, followed with a surface- 

 dressing of short manure to the thickness of about 

 three inches and a good watering. This was done 

 as soon as the protecting apparatus was erected. 

 The protecting cloths, etc., should be removed w r hen 

 quite dry, as soon as the young fruit has attained 

 to the size of large peas, and should aphides have 

 effected a lodgment on the young leaves by that 

 time, means should be taken forthwith to dislodge 

 them, bag and baggage. Disbudding and thinning 

 of the fruit, as advised under those headings. 



THE REMEDY FOR APHIDES ON TREES 



OUT-OF-DOORS. 



One quart of tobacco juice to four gallons of water. 

 This being well mixed, by drawing it into the syringe 

 and then discharging the contents into the same 



