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Sulfid of P6tash Stock Solution. Granulated, or powdered con- 

 centrated lye, 15 pounds; sulphur, 18 pounds; water to make 20 

 gallons. Stir the sulphur and lye together in a vessel which will 



Hawk Moth larva. (Philampeles achemon Drury). 



allow plenty of room for boiling. When well mixed, add about 

 one pint of water, placing it in a slight hollow in the mixture, and 

 stir in slowly. The mixture will soon begin to melt and boil, form- 

 ing a red fluid ; stir until the boiling ceases, and then add water to 



Hawk moth (Philampeles achemon Drury). 



