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HOW TO GET RID OF BLACK ANTS 



Q. The black ants are a perfect pest in 

 my little garden. Part of the ground is 

 occupied by a ledge of rock, the base of 

 which seems to be the starting point for the 

 ants. I have tried lime, tobacco dust, 

 borax, and finally flour and sugar mixed 

 with Paris green — all to no purpose. I have 

 dug them up thoroughly — no use. Can you 

 help me? E. E. L. 



New York. 



A. Boiling hot water poured into the 

 holes will destroy large numbers of the ants. 

 An effective remedy is bisulphide of carbon 

 poured into the holes. This quickly evapo- 

 rates and the heavy vapor penetrates the 

 lowest depths of the runs. Pour in two 

 tablespoonfuls at one spot. Bisulphide of 

 carbon is inflammable, so that it should be 

 kept from fire or sparks for fear of ignition. 



WHY SOME DAFFODILS DON'T FLOWER 



Q. My daffodils bloomed freely the first 

 year, though they were planted in uncul- 

 tivated soil. Last year and this year there 

 have been very few flowers. Should they 

 be separated ? If so, in fall or spring ? Do 

 they need fertilizer? \ p y[ 



New York. 



A . If they were not originally planted in 

 suitable soil, rich without humus, a quick- 

 acting fertilizer should be given. Liquid 

 manures are especially suitable, or a top 

 coating of guano cautiously applied, or pref- 

 erably sheep manure powdered, will furnish 

 the proper nutriment. Strong manuring of 

 daffodils is apt to injure the coloring. Spring 

 bulbs grown in soil not naturally moist stand 

 in need of water. There is no special rule 

 for separation of narcissi bulbs. There are 

 innumerable varieties with different degrees 

 of increase, and are to be taken up only 

 when they seem crowded, or oftener when 

 increase is desired, the offsets growing more 

 quickly if separated. Narcissi can be moved 

 at any time while dormant. 



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 or under most unfavorable conditions. This 

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 smaller offsets for increase. The only time 

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 leaves are in full vigor at flowering time. 



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