GARDEN DIFFICULTIES AND HOW TO MEET THEM 



Insects Which Must be Poisoned 



Worms, slugs, caterpillars, and other chewing insects — 

 these are despatched by Paris-green, London purple, or (and 

 these are safer to handle) by hellebore or pyrethrum. 



Hellebore is used for roses troubled with the worm in the 

 bud, and for killing slugs. It is also invaluable in saving the 

 currant-bushes from being stripped of their leaves. The 

 bushes must be sprayed as soon as the first leaves appear. 

 For spraying use one ounce of fresh white hellebore to three 

 gallons of water; apply when thoroughly mixed. 



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