HOME VEGETABLE GARDENING 



SPRAYING 



ONE of the reasons why the scores of different in- 

 sects that threaten the welfare of the home garden 

 generally lead a thriving existence year after year is be- 

 cause of the gardener's indifference. Systematic spraying 

 will not only reduce invading bug armies but will also 

 combat the many fungous diseases to which plant life is 

 heir. Fungous diseases most commonly met with in vege- 

 table gardens are mildew, blight, and rust. 



Fortunately, one infallible remedy takes care of all 

 the fungous diseases and that is Bordeaux Mixture. If, be- 

 sides being troubled by fungus, the plants are attacked 

 by chewing insects, add Arsenate of Lead to the Bordeaux 

 Mixture and you'll fight both unwelcome intruders with 

 one spray. 



As already mentioned under insect pests, the kind of 

 spraying solution to be used depends entirely on the kind of 

 pests which the spraying is supposed to combat. Speak- 

 ing broadly, we recognize cutting insects (cutworm and 



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