MARKETING FARM PRODUCTS 



day's supply of vegetables of all kinds, fruits, 

 and broilers. The consignee pays for transpor- 

 tation, and the shipment is made in the late 

 afternoon. The owner — a woman, by the 

 way — attends to all the packing; and a basket 

 ready to send would bring delight to any 

 epicure. 



Insect pests must be fought at every step. 

 In your vegetable garden look out for the as- 

 paragus beetles; they appear in April and May, 

 and are red, with black stripes. Spray with 

 Paris green — 25 lb. Paris green to 50 gallons 

 water, to which add 4 lb. quick lime for each 

 pound of Paris green. Keep the asparagus cut, 

 and spray after the cutting season. 



Peas are subject to attacks from aphis, mil- 

 dew, and pea weevil. If necessary, spray with 

 Bordeaux mixture. This may be bought, or 

 made thus: Copper sulphate (blue vitriol), 

 5 lb.; quick lime (best stone lime), 5 lb.; water, 

 50 gal. Dissolve the copper sulphate by sus- 

 pending in a bag and immersing near the sur- 

 face of about 6 gallons of water. Slake the 

 lime, using only enough water to keep it cov- 



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