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Weevils in Seed. 



Place the seed in a tight box on gathering, and add a teaspoonfuF 

 of carbon bisulfid for every cubic foot of space in the box. Keep 

 closed 24 hours ; then store for the winter. During treatment keep 

 the box away from any fire. 



BEET. 

 Leaf Spot. 



This is not as a rule troublesome in Massachusetts, but if so, apply 

 Bordeaux mixture when four or five leaves are formed, and repeat, if 

 necessary, at intervals of 10 to 14 days. 



Flea Beetle. 



Spray with Bordeaux mixture as needed. 



BLACKBERRY AND RASPBERRY. 

 Anthracnose. 



Cut out badly infested canes. The Bordeaux spray may be used' 

 at intervals after growth has commenced. 



Rust. 



In bad cases of rust remove and destroy infected plants. Both 

 anthracnose and rust are difficult to control by spraying. The in- 

 telligent application of fertilizers and frequent cultivation are the 

 best treatment for raspberries and blackberries. 



Rose Scale. See Rose. 



CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER. 



Clubfoot. 



Start seedlings in uninfected soil, and for planting select land free- 

 from clubfoot if possible. If the soil is infected, use lime, 50 to 75. 

 bushels per acre. 



Black Rot. 



Treat seeds with formalin, one pound to 30 gallons of water for 

 15 minutes. Avoid infected soil. 



