TOOLS 



Spraying equipment for the control of in- 

 sects may be simple and inexpensive yet effec- 

 tive. If there are only vegetables and small 

 fruits to spray, a brass hand atomizer holding 

 from one to two quarts of spray material is 

 large enough. For fruit trees a compressed 

 knapsack or bucket sprayer holding from five 

 to ten gallons is best. 



The Bidwell air sprayer, fitted with the 

 Winkle-mist nozzle will cost about $15.00 while 

 the Auto spray with nozzle costs only $7.00. 

 The Deming Knapsack Sprayer, copper tank 

 holding about five gallons, costs about $14.50. 

 For the home garden orchard any of the Iron 

 Age, Simplex or Paragon barrel sprayers are 

 satisfactory. They range in price from $20.00 

 to $35.00. Always strain the liquid, keep the 

 nozzles clean and wash out the pump before 

 storing the sprayer for winter. 



Pruning tools should be made of the best 

 steel, kept clean and always sharp. 



The saw is the most important for large 

 trees. The two-edged saw should never be 



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