IS GARDEN FOES. 



Tile i-esLilting grease-like mass can be stored in a tin till 

 wanted. 



Uses. — Half a pound of the mixture dissolved in hot 

 water and made up to three gallons is the strength for 

 ordinary use on green leaves; 1^-lb. to 3 gallons will not 

 hurt for dormant vines and peaches. For washing glass 

 and woodwork the stronger the better. It can be applied 

 as a coai-se spray, and then be followed with the syringe 

 and clear water. A good remedy for red spider. 



Time to Apply. — After the leaves have fallen, and before 

 growth begins in the case of the strong solution, and in 

 summer for the weak solution. 



7. A Simple Winter Wash for a Few Trees. — 



If a small number of trees are to be sprayed, and the 

 caustic potash and soda are difficult to obtain in the right 

 strength locally, the solution may be made as follows: 



Washing soda 2A lb. 



Potassium carbonate (pearlash) 1 lb. 



Quicklime (fresh) 2i lb. 



Soft soap ... ' I lb. 



Water to make up 10 gal. 



Slake the lime to a fine powder with a little water, and 

 then mix to a thin cream. Add the soda and potash, and 

 stir well till dissolved. Add the soft soap dissolved in 

 some more water, and make up to 10 gallons; stir well, 

 and then allow the lime to settle. PourofFtheliquidforuse. 

 Uses. — For destroying moss, lichen, insect ova, etc. 

 Time to Apply. — November to March. 



8. A Winter Spray-fluid (brought out and highly 

 recommended by Mr. Strawson) is as follows : 



Caustic soda (70 per cent.) 1 lb. 



Carbonate of potash (80 per cent.) 1 lb. 



Copper sulphate (98 per cent.) 1 lb. 



Treacle 1 lb. 



Soda carbonate (08 per cent.) 2J lb. 



Water to make up to 10 gal. 



