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centrate to make the stated amount. Do not measure out the 

 stated amount of water and add the concentrated solution to it. 



(3) Commercial concentrated lime-sulfur. As manufactured 

 and placed on the market is a clear amber liquid, and should test 

 32 to 35 Beaume*. It costs about 20 cents per gallon retail, 

 and comes ready to pour into the spray tank. For apple and 

 pear diseases. Arsenate of lead can be used with this solution, and 

 increases its fungicidal value. 



(4) Self-boiled lime-sulfur. This is a mechanical mixture of the 

 two substances, and is really not boiled, the heat being supplied by 

 the slaking lime. In a small barrel or keg place 8 pounds of 

 good quicklime. Add water from time to time in just sufficient 

 amounts to prevent burning. As soon as the lime begins to slake 

 well, add slowly (preferably through a sieve) 8 pounds of 

 sulfur flour. Stir constantly, and add water as needed. As soon 

 as all bubbling has ceased, check further action by adding a 

 quantity of cold water, or pour into a barrel or tank and make 

 up to 50 gallons. Keep well agitated. Very effective against 

 peach scab and brown rot. Several other formulas have been 

 used : 10-10-50 and 5-5-50. Arsenate of lead can be used with 

 this mixture. 



By using boiling water and allowing the hot mixture to stand for 

 half an hour, a stronger spray mixture of the above can be secured. 

 It cannot be used safely on peaches, but has been used success- 

 fully on grapes for surface mildew. The addition of sulfate of 



