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Kainit, using 4 oz. to the square yard. If Kainit is applied 

 before February it may prevent many of the larvae in the 

 soil from coming to perfect insects. 



Pear Slugworm. Another summer insect which attacks 

 Pear leaves is known as the Pear Tree Slugworm. It is the 

 larva of the Cherry and Pear Tree Sawfly (Selandria atra). 

 The Slugworms are small, jelly-like insects, in shape like 

 a clove. They eat the green part of the leaf, which turns 

 brown and curls up. Occasional dustings with lime or 

 Hellebore powder will soon clear them off. 



There is also a very minute mite which makes yellow 

 dots and blisters on the foliage. For this pest a spray of 

 Medela is advised, two applications at intervals, in February 

 and March, before the leaves appear. 



CHAPTER XIII 



CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS IN HOME 

 FRUIT GARDENS 



JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 



COMPLETE the pruning of Apple and Pear trees. As sparrows 

 may be troublesome, do not prune Gooseberry and Currant 

 bushes until March. 



MARCH AND APRIL 



See that all espalier, cordon, and standard trees are 

 firmly secured to stakes. Early in April a few trees will be 

 unfolding their leaves and flowers, and a watch must be 

 kept to destroy caterpillars. They can be picked off if only 



