FOOD FROM THE GARDEN 



that it will readily penetrate such pores. In 

 addition to these, certain repellent materials 

 are being developed which cause the insect to 

 seek food where the disagreeable conditions 

 do not prevail. 



Table III (pages 107-108) describes the charac- 

 ter of damage done by both groups of insects, 

 the plants attacked and the most effective 

 methods of control. 



Ekfs 



Grow vegetables for health, recreation and economy. 

 Organize the vegetable garden for a maximum of 



output, variety of foods and to facilitate its care. 

 Use lime and chemical fertilizer or manure liberally 



for intensive culture. 

 Combat insects by stimulating plant growth and by 



using appropriate lethal products. 



Don'ts 



Don't plant a garden in hit-or-miss fashion, if maxi- 

 mum food return is expected. 



Don't neglect first appearances of insect damage. Find 

 out the cause of injury and use recommended meas- 

 ures for control. 



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