33 if OF INSECTS, kc. 



once as will fill a cistern*, about seven feet long by 

 three and a half broad, and three feet deep, and 

 that contains about 550 gallons, which, according 

 to the foregoing proportion, requires about two 

 bushels and half a peck of lime. With this liquid, 

 after the lime has subsided, give the trees a good 

 watering, observing to throw a considerable part of 

 it under the leaves, by a barrow engine ; this should 

 be repeated once a day, for six days, which will 

 destroy all the aphides. The engine that I would 

 recommend, is that of the late Mr. Winlaw's con- 

 struction, which may be had of Messrs. Chieslie 

 and Yowle, No. 72, Margaret-Street, Cavendish. 

 Square. 



If you find the insects begin to make their ap- 

 pearance again, apply the powder as before directed, 

 and repeat the watering. 



Particular Directions for using the Lime-xvaier. 



Take the clear water after the lime has settled, 

 fill the engine with it, and give the trees a good 

 watering, throwing it with as much force as you 

 can under the leaves ; pressing your fore-finger 

 over the mouth of the pipe to spread the water like 

 the falling of small rain, which you may very easily 

 do, at the same time wheeling the engine back- 



* If it be a leaden cistern, a little loam, enough to cover the 

 bottom, must be thrown in, and tlien trod down, before the lime 

 and water are put in ; the loam will prevent the lime from cor- 

 roding the metal. 



