94 FRUIT-GARDENING. 



a dredging-box over the leaves and branclies. Tlie bushes 

 should be turned up, and the powder scattered on the leaves 

 and small twigs in the middle of the bushes. A very light 

 dusting will be sufficient. The w^orms never eat any more 

 after the powder falls on the surface, even if they have not 

 gnawed holes through the leaves. White Hellebore can be 

 obtained at the drug stores. A few cents will purchase enough 

 to destroy all the worms on a long row of bushes. Great 

 caution must be exercised in using the powder, as it will cause 

 violent sneezing if a very small quantity be snuffed up. This 

 powder will not injure the leaves nor the fruit in the least, 

 notwithstanding it is exceedingly poisonous to the worms. 



To protect Gooseberries and other fruits from mildews 

 sprinkle the leaves with soapsuds ; and while they are wet, 

 sow sulphur lightly over them. This may be done two or 

 three times a week if necessary, as it is better to use a little 

 of the ingredients frequently than too much at once. A solu- 

 tion made of saltpetre and stone lime is also a good remedy ; 

 but it must be used with caution. 



GRAPE. 



ViGNE. Vitis vinifera, vulpina. 



Oh, Bacchus 1 thy Grapes now in bunches hang down ; 

 homa pras them too freely their "sorrows to drown ; " 

 Let " Temperance in all things" be ever our guide — 

 No evil can flow from the generous tide I 



The Grape-Yine is described by Loudon as a trailing, deci- 

 duous, hardy shrub, with a twisted irregular stem, and long, 

 flexible branches, decumbent, like those of the bramble; or 

 supporting themselves, when near other trees, by means of ten- 

 drils, like the pea. The leaves are large, lobed, entire, or ser- 

 rated and downy, or smooth, green in summer; but when 

 mature, those of varieties in which the predominating color is 



