bugs, beetles, and all parasites that have become terrible pests 

 almost beyond combating. It has been tested and the results 

 proven entirely satisfactory in one of the largest American nur- 

 series. 



One six ounce bar of ivory soap dissolved in two quarts of hot 

 water; — when cold add one pint of coal oil, whip it until it is frothy 

 which will be in about ten minutes, add enough water to this mix- 

 ture to make two gallons. Steep 8 ounces of tobacco stems in a 

 gallon of water, allow them to steep over night, press and drain 

 and add enough water to make a gallon. Mix this gallon of to- 

 bacco water with the other two gallons of mixture, adding a table- 

 spoonful of carbolic acid. All these ingredients must be most thor- 

 oughly mixed. A stone jug or crock is the best utensil to keep it 

 in. Strain and apply in the form of a mist (not a spray or shower) 

 when the leaves have developed, but are not full size. The mist 

 must be applied under as well as over the top of the foliage. This 

 is a powerful spray, the amount given should mist hundreds of rose 

 plants, ramblers, etc. Use the mist once a week but see that it is 



applied as a mist only. — 



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