THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



below the surface. Use poisoned bait, or dig out 

 and destroy. 



POISON FORMULAS 



Many .of the remedies advocated may be secured 

 ready-made at the seed stores for use in the small 

 garden. These ready-made mixtures are much 

 more convenient for the amateur than the mixing 

 of them from the raw materials. It is often neces- 

 sary, however, to use considerable quantities and 

 special combinations. 



Combined Insecticides and Fungicides 



POISONED BORDEAUX. Mix 4 ounces of 'Paris 

 green, or 1 pound of arsenate of lead with 50 gal- 

 lons of Bordeaux mixture (see formula under 

 Fungicides). This is the standard remedy for leaf- 

 eating insects and fungous diseases. 



Insecticides 



PARIS GREEN. Use 1 pound, with an equal 

 weight of thoroughly slaked lime, in 100 to 300 

 gallons of water. Keep well stirred while spraying. 



ARSENATE OF LEAD. Use the prepared paste 

 form, at the rate of about 1 pound to 50 gallons of 



