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CHAPTER XII. 



The method of applying Compositions for the destruction of 

 Insects, and counteracting the effects of those diseases to which 

 fruit trees are subject, with remarks on its effects and advan- 

 tages, 



THE application of a composition for the 

 destruction of insects, is a practice which I 

 have adopted for many years upon the fruit 

 trees under my care. To it in a great degree 

 I attribute the health of the trees, and they 

 scarcely ever are attacked with what is 

 termed blight, which I believe is in a con- 

 siderable measure prevented by the effects 

 of the composition, for the quality of the 

 ingredients composing the liquid which is 

 applied, promotes the health of the trees, as 

 well as the destruction of insects. Because 

 it enters the tree through the pores of the 

 wood, and is afterwards transmitted to the 

 various parts of it, which is conducive to the 

 strengthening of the young wood, and by 

 applying it at the season of the year here- 

 after directed, the buds are considerably 

 improved in health and boldness. 

 * It is a well known fact that insects will 

 \ lodge and deposit their larvae in various parts 

 of wall trees, or in holes in the wall during 



