Fungicides. Insecticides and Spraying Directions 



r.v George E. Stone and Henrv T. Fernald. 



The time has come when insects and fungi are so abundant that 

 no crops can be neglected if profitable returns are to be expected. 

 More care in cultivation and the production of healthy, vig- 

 orous plants is necessary, accompanied by spraying or special treat- 

 ments for special cases, and it is the purpose of this bulletin to offer 

 suggestions along these lines. 



It is now recognized that if plants are healthy, vigorous and in 

 good condition, they can better resist the attacks of injurious insects 

 and fungi than if in poor condition. Every effort should accord- 

 ingly be made to get the soil into good condition ; to have it sup- 

 plied with the proper fertilizers for the crop ; to cultivate well and to 

 use every means for the production of strong plants, which can re- 

 sist attack and bring better results to the owner. 



This plan alone will do much good, but if supplemented by spray- 

 ing or other treatments, made in the right way and at the right times, 

 the results will become far more satisfactory, and any farmer who 

 now neglects such an important part of his business as properly 

 caring for his crops has only himself to blame for poor results. 



The more important fungi and insects on the different crops are 

 listed below, with the treatment for each, and these treatments will 

 also protect from the less important foes. The number of applica- 

 tions suggested is given for cases where the enemies are abundant, 

 and where these are present only in small numbers the later treat- 

 ments may frequently be omitted. In any case prevention is better 

 and cheaper than cure. 



See that all spraying apparatus is in shape for immediate use be- 

 fore the season opens. Have connections tight, the hose in good 

 condition, the packing in the pumps perfect, and everything ready. 

 The insects and diseases are ready ; the farmer must also be ready 

 if he is to keep them under control. 



