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sundriesman. Use it in the following propor- 

 tions : To 1 gallon of cold rain-water add i ozs. 

 of quassia chips, and allow the chips to remain in 

 the water for 36 or 48 hours ; then strain the 

 liquid from the chips, and in the liquid dissolve 

 2 ozs. of " soft soap." This liquid may be applied 

 to the affected parts of the trees ^\'ith a small 

 painter's brush. 



Another excellent remedy is the XL All 

 liquid insecticide. The more effectual way of 

 eradicating insects of all kinds is by using the 

 XL All fumigator. 



I would always recommend a good winter 

 dressing, by well brushing the old wood and stems 

 with quassia or the XL AU insecticide for peaches, 

 nectarines, apricots, and cherries. Care should be 

 taken to dress the old wood only. It would be 

 very risky to dress any of the young shoots of the 

 last year's growth, as many of the fruit buds would 

 probably be much injured. 



The remedy to be applied for the destruction 

 of any insects on the young wood of the above- 

 mentioned trees, and also for plums, is a fumi- 

 gating in their dormant stage. This should take 

 place just before any of the blossom buds com- 

 mence to open. I would never advise the use 

 of "tobacco paper," as it is next to worthless, 

 and does more harm than good ; but I strongly 



