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in use two seasons in the work of this department and has given good 

 satisfaction and materially reduced the cost of the work. 



STEAM PUMP. 



For the steam pump it is claimed that more power is applied, that 

 the power can be applied more quickl}' and shut off more quickly, 

 that three or more streams can be used at once, that the hose can 

 be carried into tall fruit trees, elms and maples and other orna- 

 mental trees, that the cost of fuel is very small and where large 

 areas are to be sprayed it is more efficient and economical. 



To determine the value of the steam spraying pump this depart- 

 ment has equipped itself with an oil engine and pump guaranteed to 

 throw three streams at once 50 feet high and to stand the strain of 

 driving over rough land. The engine and pump weighing about oUO 

 lbs. are mounted on a low truck with wheels having 6 inch tires and 

 weighing about 8oo lbs. ; the tank to be used holding 150 gallons. 



It must be borne in mind in the use of any pump, no matter how 

 well constructed, that it is liable to get out of order and the manipu- 

 lator should fully understand the construction of ever}? part and be 

 able to put boxes and packing in repair when out of order. After 

 using, clear water should always be run through the pump before it is 

 {)ut away. 



