of water. This remedy applies to all leaf-eat- 

 ing pests. 



Thrips. They are so small that they are classified as 

 mites, and make their appearance in dry weather, 

 working on the underside of the leaf, which become 

 spotted and have a pale grayish color. The leaves 

 finally drop off, leaving the plant or shrub bare. Spray 

 the underside of the leaves with tobacco water. Also 

 fertilize and water the plants freely. Fuchsias and 

 Dahlias are especially subject to them. 

 Tree Tanglefoot. When a band of it is put around a 

 tree, shrub or plant, no insect can pass it. One appli- 

 cation will remain effective for three months in any 

 kind of weather. Can be procured at any seed store. 

 If spread on places where birds alight, they will leave 

 and your seed beds will have a chance. 



To keep birds out of fruit trees, run a pole up 

 through the tree with a little perch nailed to the top 

 of the pole, put insect tanglefoot on this perch ; also 

 put a little in places on the branches of the trees. 

 Mildew. Lose no time in dusting sulphur on the af- 

 fected parts. It is one of the worst things we have to 

 contend with on rose bushes. The best time to apply 

 is early in the morning when the foliage is damp and 

 there is no wind blowing. 



Scab on potato or dahlia tubers. It is advisable be- 

 fore planting either potatoes or dahlia tubers to put 

 them into a solution prepared as follows : Two fluid 

 ounces of Formalin, being the same as one-eighth of 

 a pint to four gallons of water. Immerse the uncut 

 potatoes or dahlia tubers for two hours, take them 

 out and dry off a little, then plant. 



Sow Bugs or Slaters. This pest feeds upon germinat- 

 ing seeds, tender foliage, buds, fruits, many varities 



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