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for the grape. 

 Spray with the concentrated solution of sulphate of copper every part of the 

 vines and trellis before the buds unfold. Just before the blossom buds unfold, 

 spray with the Bordeaux mixture, one-half strength, with Paris green, one pound 

 to 100 gallons. As soon as the petals have fallen, spray again with the same ; 

 then at intervals of about two weeks use the ammoniacar carbonate of copper, 

 one pound to 25 gallons. Try the sulphate of copper, one pound to 500 and 

 800 gallons of water at the same intervals. 



FOR RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY. 



For the anthracnose of the blackcaps, and the yellow rust of the blackberry, 

 use the concentrated solution of sulphate of copper, before the buds open. Then 

 spray with the Bordeaux mixture one-half strength, or the ammoniacal carbonate 

 of copper before the blossom buds unfold, and two or three times after the fruit 

 has been gathered, at intervals of two or three weeks. The first disease attacks 

 the canes principally, and more attention in spraying should be given to them 

 than to the leaves. 



FOR THE STRA\VBERRV. 



Spray with the Bordeaux mixture, one-half strength, and Paris green, one 

 pound to 100 gallons, for the leaf blight and the "spotted paria," as soon as 

 growth begins in the spring. Just before the blossoms open, use the Bordeaux 

 mixture, same strength, but no Paris green. After the fruit has been gathered^ 

 Paris green and the Bordeaux mixture should be used if the bed or field is to be 

 carried through another season. 



FOR THE POTATO. 



As soon as the larvae of the potato beetle begin to appear, spray with the 

 Bordeaux mixture, one-half strength, and Paris green, one pound to 100 gallons. 

 Use the same mixture as often as they appear in sufficient numbers to be 

 injurious. If the weather should be warm and moist, applications should be 

 made at intervals of from one to three weeks after the vines have blossomed, of 

 the Bordeaux mixture, one-half strength, or the ammoniacal carbonate of copper, 

 one pound to 50 gallons of water, even if there are no larv^ present. The sul- 

 phate of copper, one pound to 500 gallons, should also be tried on a small scale 

 to test its value. — Hatch Exper. Station, Mass. 



Bl.\ckberry. — The Snyder and Ancient Briton have the lead. Do not 

 plant unless you decide to cover in winter, which will bring crops that will 

 surprise the novice. The Ancient Briton is fully equal to the Snyder in size, 

 quality, and quantity of fruit, and the canes are smaller, tougher, and easier to 

 cover. — Orchard and Garden. 



