twelve] our rivals — the INSECTS 



and a half in a solution of corrosive sublimate — one 

 ounce to eight gallons of water. For potato beetle 

 apply arsenites as soon as the beetles or the slugs 

 appear. Bordeaux and arsenites can be applied 

 together. 



In the Berry Garden. — Spray everything with 

 Bordeaux very early in the season; repeat once or 

 twice through the early part of the season. For 

 orange rust dig up and burn the plants. For root 

 gall dig up and burn. 



Beans. — As soon as the first leaves expand 

 apply Bordeaux to prevent the development of 

 rust ; repeat after blossoming, and afterward at in- 

 tervals. 



Remember that Bordeaux is your remedy against 

 all forms of mildew, rust, and blight. It can be 

 used quite freely in your vegetable garden as well 

 as in your fruit garden. 



House Plants. — For insects on house plants I 

 have suggested a spray of suds from sulpho-tobacco 

 soap. Tobacco water is also useful, made by boil- 

 ing tobacco stems and straining the liquid. Add 

 water to make two gallons of liquid for every pound 

 of stems used. The mixture will be made more 



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