JO MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 



The powder being placed In this shaker, 

 the operator raises the shaker, dropping the 

 same as if hammering, catching it in the 

 other hand at the most convenient distance 

 for thorough spraying of the powder on 

 the leaves. 



Kerosene emulsion is recommended against 

 the tarnished plant bug. Poison cannot be 

 used as the insect belongs to the sucking 

 class. 



The preparation of kerosene emulsion is: 

 take one half pound of good laundry or whale- 

 oil soap, dissolve in one gallon of hot water, 

 after which add two gallons of kerosene, 

 agitate violently until there is an emulsion- 

 like fluid. To use, dilute one part to fifteen 

 parts water. 



For the home gardener various manufac- 

 tured spray mixtures may be much more 

 convenient. These are fully efficient, and 

 should be used according to directions. 



Kerosene emulsion, bordeaux mixture, and 

 all other spray materials which are in a liquid 

 form are best applied with a force pump which 

 is powerful enough to push the spray out in 

 a very fine mist. For the home garden or 

 small patches one of the small compressed 



