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with the seeds a mixture of sulfur and air-slaked lime, two 

 parts of sulfur to one of lime. One ounce of the mixture 

 is sufficient for fifty feet of drill. For rust, rotate crops 

 and spray with copper sulf ate, one pound to fifteen gallons 

 of water. Spray with Bordeaux mixture for black mold. 



FIG. 149. Drying Onions in a Garden in Arlington, Massachusetts 



Pests. While young the bulbs are sometimes injured 

 by the onion maggot. As soon as the plants are up, 

 sprinkle the soil around them with carbolic acid emul- 

 sion, and at weekly intervals, while there is danger, 

 apply tobacco dust along the row. Burn all injured 

 plants. Spray with kerosene emulsion for thrips. Destroy 

 cutworms with poisoned bait. 



