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adhere more readily to the fohage. It will quickly spoil 

 any thin iron vessel. It discolours paint, and has an 

 objectionable smell. 



Uses. — An excellent remedy for mildew on roses; also 

 for many other fungoid diseases mentioned in this volume. 



Time to Apply. — In spring or summer. 



24. Violet Fungricide — Another little-known fungi- 

 cide, but one said by its inventor, Dr. C. Nouchat, to be 

 superior to Bordeaux mixture, is the violet fungicide: 

 31b. 4oz. sulphate of copper, and 51b. 8oz. carbonate of 

 copper, dissolved in 22 gallons of water. To this is added 

 loz. of permanganate of potash dissolved in one quart 

 of water. 



Uses.— As a remedy for the various fungoid diseases 

 of the violet, pansy, and viola. 



Time to Apply. — When the fungi first attack the plants. 



25. Cupram, or Copper Carbonate. — According 

 to Mr. Spencer U. Pickering, in his useful little work 

 " Fruit Trees and their Enemies," the following is a good 

 formula for making this fungicide : 



Copper carbonate l^oz. 



Strong ammonia 16 liquid oz. 



Water to make up to 10 gal. 



The ammonia to be diluted with 12 pints of water, the 

 copper carbonate added, and the whole well shaken till 

 the latter is dissolved, w^hen make up to 10 gallons with 

 water. This fungicide is less liable to injure delicate 

 foliage than Bordeaux Mixture. 



Uses. — A remedy for mildew on roses under glass or in 

 the open; also for pe.aches and nectarines attacked by 

 mildew, the Shot-hole Fungus, and Peach-leaf Curl. 



Time to Apply. — Apply in summer, except in case of 

 Peach-leaf Curl, when apply at pruning time. 



