INSECT DISEASES AND FUNGOUS DISEASES 41 



INSECT OR DISEASE HABIT AND VICTIM 



TREATMENT 



'INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 



2. 



Fungicides for fungous diseases. 



fBoRDEAU MIXTURE 



Stone Lime 3 tablespoonfuls. 



Copper sulphate 2 tablespoonfuls. 



Water 2 gallons. 



The copper sulphate should be dissolved in a gallon of water. 

 Add a gallon of water to the lime (after slaking) and mix the two 

 solutions. Bordeau mixture may be added to and applied with 

 arsenate of lead. 



LlME-SULFUR 



(for trees in foliage) 



Lime-sulfur concentrate (33 B) 1 pint. 



Water 1 gallon. 



(for dormant trees) 



Lime-sulfur concentrate (33 B) I pint. 



Water 1 gallon. 



Equal parts of dry lime and powdered sulfur are often dust- 

 ed on plants for surface mildews. 



Insecticides for sucking insects, (contact poisons). 

 KEROSENE EMULSION 



Kerosene (coal oil) 1 quart. 



Soap I ounce. 



Water 2 quarts. 



After dissolving the soap in the water and emulsifying add 12 

 quarts of water. 



* Mixtures can be compounded in larger or smaller amounts at same rate, 

 t Can be bought ready-mixed. 



