530 
The above is a stock solution and must be broken down to 1 
in 10 before using. 
The first application should be made when the blossom buds 
are showing pink, but while the petals are still folded quite tightly, 
and a second application after the blossoms have fallen and the 
fruit has formed. 
No. 16.—Batr. 
Bran ... wae oe ade ies .. 0lbs. 
Paris Green ... ‘iat ae tee .. 402. 
Molasses... sine oe aa .. lbs. 
Worked with water to the consistency of stiff dough into balls, 
and laid at the foot of the plants for cut worms, grasshoppers, 
snails and slugs. 
Fresh leaves of vegetables, sprinkled with Paris Green and 
water, laid about, also make a good bait. 
No. 17.—CarsBon BI-SULPHIDE. 
Apply with Vermorel’s Injector ; dose, 10 to 20 grammes to 
the square yard, or close up to where white ants or phylloxera are. 
Bi-sulphide of Carbon ui zed «. 1 part. 
Kerosene is si . 1 to 2 parts. 
No. 18.—Hypro-cyanic Gas. 
For every 100 cubic feet of space to be fumigated— 
Potassium Cyanide, 98 per cent. we Lhoz. 
Sulphuric Acid dae ose ie «+ 24ozs. 
Water wl re bs es -. Boz. 
To generate the gas pour the acid slowly into the water in a 
deep cup or earthenware vessel, add the cyanide to it, and retire 
quickly, taking care not to inhale the fumes, which are highly 
poisonous. Fumigate 45 minutes to onehour. This is the stronger 
winter treatment for deciduous trees when the leaves are off. For 
summer treatment and for evergreens use half the quantity of 
chemicals. Cyanide of Potassium is a deadly poison. 
No. 19.—Tar Water. 
Boiling Water oo a fe .. 2gals. 
Coal Tar... oa ae oe s» Lb. 
Add tar, drop by drop, to boiling water, and stir violently. 
If the tar is added in bulk it will not mix. When dissolved, make up 
to 100 gallons with water. Spray under as well as upper surface 
of leaves. 
