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the process the following evening, raising the temperature, 

 however, to 90°. If the enemy still remains, try again 

 the third evening, keeping the temperature the same ; 

 and if these directions have been adhered to, it will be 

 found that few insects will remain alive. The tempera- 

 ture must be carefully watched, so that it does not get 

 higher than 90°. 



All this is rather tedious for young gardeners and 

 amateurs, but I have had to do it myself before I could 

 keep the pest in check. Either of the above methods 

 will, no doubt, frequently succeed in destroying it (and 

 syringing may keep it in check to some extent), but both 

 injure the beautiful bloom which every one is desirous of 

 having, whether the grapes be black, white, or any other 

 colour. 



N.B. — Take care that there is no moisture in the house 

 when sulphuring for red spider. 



thrips (Andonidum). 



Thrips are among the worst pests to which the vine can 

 be subject, and the destruction they effect is something 

 fabulous. They are generally brought into vineries by 

 the introduction of Azaleas and other plants. 



To keep vines clear from thrip, bug, and other insects, 



it is necessary that the plants should be kept apart ; if they 



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