68 The Horticulturist's Rule- Book. 



Waxes for Wounds (Hoskins' Wax), continued. 



above named quantity about 12 ozs. of the clay ; contL^e 

 the stirring until the mixture is so stiff, and so nearly 

 cool, that the clay will not settle. This is soft enough in 

 mild weather to be easily applied with a knife or spatula. 



23. SCH^FELL'S HEALING PAINT. Boil linseed oil 

 (free from cotton-seed oil) one hour, with an oz. of 

 litharge to each pt. of oil ; then stir in sifted wood ashes 

 until the paint is of the proper consistency. Pare the 

 bark until smooth, as the fuzzy edge left by the saw will 

 cause it to die back. Paint the wound over in dry 

 weather, and if the wound is very large, cover with a 

 gunny-sack. 



24. TAR FOR BLEEDING IN VINES. Add to tar about j or 

 4 times its weight of powdered slate or some similar 

 substance. Apply with an old knife or flat stick. 



25. HOT IRON FOR BLEEDING IN VINES. Apply a hot 

 iron to the bare surface until it is charred, and then rub 

 into the charred surface a paste made of newly-burnt lime 

 and grease. 



26. COLLODION FOR BLEEDING IN VINES. It may be 

 applied with a feather or small brush. In some extreme 

 cases 2 or 3 coats will be needed, in which case allow the 

 collodion to form a film before applying another coat. 

 Pharmaceutical collodion is better than photographic. 



