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two figures represent the most reasonable 

 figures for the average expenses an acre. 



Profits from Spraying. Many times the 

 question is asked, "Show me the profit from 

 spraying." Perhaps an example drawn from 



Heavy roofing paper used for blanching early celery. 



actual fields of celery owned by two different 

 parties, with the celery in fields adjoining, 

 will answer this question. 



No. i sprayed five times during the season 

 1912. This was the first time No. i had ever 

 sprayed, but from his long years of experi- 

 ence in growing celery, the owner had 

 come to the conclusion that it paid and the 

 time had come when spraying was abso- 

 lutely necessary. His celery, when ready 



