Insecticides and Fungicides 



copper sulphate, as it dissolves much more 

 readily than that in the lump. It is of the 

 utmost importance that perfectly fresh lime 

 should be used. Air-slacked lime is worthless. 



The above directions can be depended on as 

 absolutely reliable, for the Department of Agri- 

 culture recommends nothing that has not been 

 thoroughly tested. 



If Paris green is added to this mixture we 

 have a combined insecticide and fungicide, 

 which can be relied on to do most excellent 

 work. As insects and fungi usually exist 

 together to a considerable extent, it is well to 

 make use of the combination for general appli- 

 cations. 



When used on peaches, plums, and other 

 stone fruit, two ounces of Paris green to forty- 

 five gallons of the mixture, or in that propor- 

 tion, will be sufficient. 



For other fruits, berries, and the like, four 

 ounces of Paris green to the same quantity of 

 mixture may be used, or in that proportion. 



The writer is well aware that many persons 

 hesitate about using Paris green on vegetables 

 and fruits. The following from Farmers' Bul- 

 letin No. 7, United States Department of Agri- 



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