70 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 
The powder being placed in this shaker, 
the operator raises the shaker, dropping the 
same as if hammering, catching it in the 
other hand at the most convenient distance 
for thorough spraying of the powder on 
the leaves. 
Kerosene emulsion is recommended against 
the tarnished plant bug. Poison cannot be 
used as the insect belongs to the sucking 
class. 
The preparation of kerosene emulsion is: 
take one half pound of good laundry or whale- 
oil soap, dissolve in one gallon of hot water, 
after which add two gallons of kerosene, 
agitate violently until there is an emulsion- 
like fluid. To use, dilute one part to fifteen 
parts water. 
For the home gardener various manufac- 
tured spray mixtures may be much more 
convenient. These are fully efficient, and 
should be used according to directions. 
Kerosene emulsion, bordeaux mixture, and 
all other spray materials which are in a liquid 
form are best applied with a force pump which 
is powerful enough to push the spray out in 
a very fine mist. For the home garden or 
small patches one of the small compressed 
