430 SATURDAY IN MY GARDEN 



Scale is difficult to remove because of the clinging habit of the 

 insect. Sponging with nicotine soap will be found an effective 

 remedy; but where hard-wooded plants are infested it will be 

 found a more effective plan thoroughly to scrub the stems with a 

 brush and a strong nicotine insecticide. 



Fungoid diseases, among which mildew is the most common, are 

 often caused by draughts, or by a damp, close atmosphere. If the 

 house be thoroughly ventilated and the air be allowed to circulate 

 freely there will be little danger of their appearance. Flowers of 

 sulphur dusted over the affected parts will be found an effective 

 remedy, while for most fungoid diseases an occasional syringing with 

 a solution of sulphide of potassium (half-an-ounce to one gallon 

 of water is the proper proportion) will help to keep them in check. 



