76 THE PEACH 



destroy the parasitic agents, insects and fungi on 

 the limbs, body and leaves of the tree. A good 

 wash for the limbs and body of the tree is a half a 

 peck of unslacked lime, one quart of soft soap, and 

 pour on this warm water until it comes to the con- 

 sistence of whitewash, and apply with a brush. If 

 the whitewash is objectionable it can be changed 

 to any color desired. Others have recommended 

 about the same composition ; adding, however, sul- 

 phur, soot and various compounds, but the vital 

 destructive agents in all such washes are the lime 

 and potash. 



