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might be of interest to know a little more 

 definitely just when these sprayings should 

 take place, as well as other important 

 matters concerning spraying. 



As practically all the celery grown is 

 started in a seed bed, it seems to be a very 

 good idea to begin spraying while the plants 

 are here developing. At least one spraying 

 should be given before the plants are trans- 

 planted to the field from the seed bed, and it 

 would help control the disease much better 

 if two or more sprayings were given. The 

 sprayings at this time will be quite cheap, 

 owing to concentration of operation. Good 

 sprayings will be very effective, as it will 

 result in a condition on the plant that will 

 not be receptive to the development of the 

 fungus, owing to the presence of the spray 

 material. 



A third spraying should be given about 

 four weeks after the plants have been set 

 in the field. The time of this spraying will 

 vary somewhat and should be governed by 

 the moisture conditions of the soil, the 

 weather, the size of the plants and many 

 other factors. Enough to say new leaves, 

 as well as old, should be well covered with 

 the spray material. 



