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103. STOTT THEE AND PLANT WASHES. 



The "Stott" Tree and Plant Washer (Fig. lOo) combines washing and spray- 

 ing principles. With the sprayer (Fig. 104), and hose attached, the engine, with 

 improved air vessel, insures a steady continuous 

 stream of spray being distributed to the under 

 sides of leaves as well as to all parts of trees at 

 the will of the operator. The Stott Fertiliser 

 and Insecticide Company, Limited, Barton House, 

 Manchester, have kindly supplied the illustra- 

 tioiis of their three specialities. 



\Vhere it is not convenient to use a wheeled 

 rnuiiie. M. Vermorel's French Knapsack Pump 

 '' Eclair " will do the requisite work. This in- 

 genious and useful, appliance (for the illustration 

 of which, also the Torpille Duster, we are 

 indebted to Messrs. C. Clark & Co., 20, Great 

 St. Helens, London, K.C.) has proved highly 

 satisfactory on Lord Sudeley's extensive fruit farms at Toddington. There are 

 various modifications of the Knapsack. It contains an air vessel that increases the 

 power of the pump, insuring a stronger spray which is continued for some time without 

 working the handle. The advantages of the Knapsack are that it may be used 

 where 1 the ground is occupied with bush fruit in the spaces between the rows of standard 

 trees, and the movement of the operator keeps the liquid agitated, a very necessary 

 point in spraying with Paris-green. This engine, as will be seen by the illustration 

 (Fig. 105), is carried upon the back, and secured with straps over the shoulders of the 

 operator. It is strongly made of copper, yet is not heavy, and provided with a stout 

 rim at the bottom, so that it may be set on the ground safely for the purpose of filling. 



The opening for this purpose, 

 at the top, is furnished with 

 a wire sieve, which prevents 

 material entering that might 

 choke the nozzle. The vess* 1 

 holds about 3| gallons, and 

 weighs when filled about 40 pounds. The machine is worked by a handle with one 

 hand, and the spray directed where rc-quircd by the other. It works lor two hours 



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