42 LANDSCAPE GARDEN SERIES 



LlME-SULFUR 

 (See Fungicides) 

 NICOTINE 



Water 2 gallons. 



Tobacco stems or dust I pound. 



Boil stems or dust thoroughly, then strain and add enough 

 cold water to make two gallons of liquid. 



MlSCIBLE OILS 



Commercial brand 1 part. 



Water 15 parts. 



Use only on dormant plants as winter spray when tempera- 

 ture is above freezing and trees are not wet. 



SOAP SUDS 



Soap X pound. 



Water \ 1 A gallon.. 



Dissolve soap in hot water and add water at above rate. 



3. Insecticides for chewing insects, (stomach poisons). 



ARSENATE OF LEAD 



Lead arsenate (powdered) 1 tablespoonful. 



Water 2 gallons. 



or 



Lead arsenate (paste) 2 tablespoonfuls. 



Water 2 gallons. 



Arsenate of lead is displacing Paris gieen as an insecticide as 

 it has better sticking qualities and can be seen on the leaves. 



PARIS GREEN 



Paris green Y 2 teaspoonful. 



Water I gallon. 



HELLEBORE 



Hellebore 4 ounces. 



Water % gallon. 



An ounce of glue or thin flour paste is sometimes added to 

 make it adhere. 



Powdered white Hellebore may be applied pure in a dry 

 state or mixed dry with a little flour to make it more adhesive. 



