The Canadian Horticulturist, 



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THE LITTLE DANDY 

 SPRAYER 



Is the name of a new orchard spraying 

 pump which has been invented in Can- 

 ada, and as we always desire to encourage 

 our native industries, we give a promi- 

 nent notice to this invention. Having 

 given it a fair trial we unhesitatingly 

 speak of it as a pump that works easily, 

 throws a continuous stream of spray, does 

 not require priming, is uncommonly 

 strong, and is so simple in construction 

 that there is little to get out of order 

 No doubt the pump will be fully adver- 

 tised before long. Mr. W. H. Vanduzer, 

 Grimsby, can give further information. 



WINTERING APPLES. 



The prices now realized for late-keeping apples should again set growers of 

 apples to thinking of storing their own fruit each year, and to making a thorough 

 investigation of the storage question. Success in storage is largely a thorough 

 investigation and mastery of the principles involved in one's own locality. 

 Apples will keep longer and better than is commonly supposed. There is a 

 large element of risk in keeping them, so it is well not to take too many 

 chances, and to store experimentally till sufficient experience is gained to run the 

 increased risk. The market price of apples in May, June and July is very 

 tempting, and there is a great amount of unskilled work done in harvesting and 

 storing. The tendency is to sell them right from the trees and have no more 

 bother with them. This seems to be the easiest, and it is thought to be the 

 most profitable. But since the late keeping varieties sell at such a fancy price, 

 it certainly would pay the grower to try to hold over. It is a fact that cellars are 

 generally kept at too uneven a temperature and too warm. 



Roses. — Hardy kinds may yet be planted in open ground. Fibrous loam, 

 well-rotted turf, etc., is best for them. After planting, apply a good mulch of 

 manure. The more tender sorts in the border may be laid down for winter 

 protection. Another good plan is to surround the rose-bed with wire-netting 

 and to fill up inside with leaves, placing some boughs on top. 



