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my orchard now, were blighted years ago, and treated 

 as above. I thoroughly protect the wounds with 

 varnish. 



Question ii. Have suffered very little from worms 

 in pear trees. If found, I waste no time before destroy- 

 ing them. I think I have only found them in one or two 

 trees. 



Question 12. When trees were young, I had to 

 combat the slug each season, but after three or four years 

 the trees became too vigorous to be injured by them. I 

 used any dust, powdered lime or coal ashes, sifted or 

 thrown over the trees. If allowed to strip the trees of 

 leaves when young, think they would be greatly injured 

 thereby. 



Question 13. It is the worst enemy I have to con- 

 tend against. They sting my fruit badly. I think it 

 would pay to set lamps over tar, or some sticky sub- 

 stance, at night, during the season when they deposit 

 their eggs. Would be thankful for any prophylactic 

 treatment you may be able to suggest. 



Question 14. None noticed in my orchard. 



Question 15. I have no experience. But if the 

 Bartlett could be kept in good condition until our peach 

 " glut" is over, I think it would pay here in Delaware. 



Question 16. Having used the greater part of my 

 fruit for table, in canning and drying, I have little ex- 



