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lines along which they write. We should deem 

 it a great privilege to have these publications at 

 our command. It shall be our purpose to give 

 some suggestions to the practical grower as to 

 why, when and with what to spray, and what 

 appliances to use. 



Why and How to Spray.— Were we asked 

 to give one reason for spraying we think the 

 whole field, as broad as it is, might be covered 

 by the one word PROTECTION. For we must 

 protect the entire plant, stem, leaf, blossom and 

 fruit. There are many things from which our 

 plants should be protected. These troubles 

 could well be divided into several classes, but 

 for our practical use it may be enough that we 

 divide Lm into but two 'great dafses, Insect 

 and Fungous 'troubles. Our remedies are also 

 divided into two great classes, Insecticides and 

 Fungicides. 



If we are to give our plants protection 

 against the many kinds of insects and protect 

 them from the various fungous troubles our 

 work must be timely. The old adage, "A 

 stitch in time saves nine," never applied with 

 more force than in the matter of spraying. 

 The first thing for us to do then, should be to 

 learn to recognize the troubles which are likely 



