48 ALLOTMENT GARDENS 



Encourage rapid growth of the plants by good 

 cultivation. 



Butterflies and Moths. The caterpillars of these 

 cabbage pests do, in some seasons, irreparable damage. 



It is sometimes extremely difficult to keep them in 

 check. Cleanliness is one of the chief factors ; do not 

 allow rubbish of any kind to accumulate wherein the 

 caterpillars can hibernate. 



Syringeing or watering the plants with soap-suds 

 prevents the butterflies and moths from laying eggs on 

 them. As the underside of the leaves is generally chosen 

 for this purpose special attention should be given to 

 wetting this part, which it is admittedly difficult always 

 to do. 



Hand-picking of the caterpillars, though tedious, is 

 an excellent method for reducing the ravages caused by 

 them. 



Pea Moth. In some seasons peas are infested with 

 maggots, though little account is taken of them. 



When such is the case burn the haulm or straw and 

 also the peas. When the peas are ready for use gather 

 the pods at once ; do not allow them to get old. 



Bury to a good depth the surface soil infested with 

 chrysalids ; in this way the moths are prevented from 

 coming out. 



FLIES. 



Snowy Fly. This small, frail, four- winged, snow-like 

 fly attacks cabbages, tomatoes, and other plants. 



In some seasons it is very plentiful, whilst in others 

 it is not seen. 



Syringings with soap-washes, tobacco-water, or 

 quassia extract, soon destroy the flies. 



