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GARDEN -STEPS 



It should leave a thin, white film over the leaf 

 when it dries. All chewing insects are controlled by 

 this poison. For convenience, arsenate of lead may 

 be combined with the Bordeaux mixture. Simply 

 add a heaping tablespoonful of arsenate, reduced to 

 a thin paste, to a gallon of Bordeaux mixture. 



The Haxd Spray 



This is convenient for small gardens and odd spots about the house. 

 It should always be kept loaded in the shed ready for use. 



Cutworm Bait. — The cutworm has tricks of his 

 own that require special treatment. He lives in 

 the ground and comes out at night to gnaw at the 

 stems of tomatoes, cabbages, onions, and other 

 plants, just at the level of the soil. He is very fond 

 of sweets. Mix a teaspoonful of powdered arsenate 



