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Ranger 



LEAF SPOT 



Although comparatively free from garden enemies, soft rot of the rhizomes or spotting 

 of the foliage sometimes manifests itself. The former usually the result of poor drainage 

 or an over-wet season, can be controlled by cutting back to sound tissue or replanting. 

 Leaf spot, like the measles, is not fatal. Cut away and bum infected foliage and dust with copper 

 or spray with Bordeaux solution. For more detailed information on any of these subjects, drop a 

 post card and ask for our 3-page leaflet on "Culture of Bearded Iris." 

 It will be sent without charge to anyone requesting it. 



IRIS BORER 



This pest, while fortunately not prevalent in all parts of the 

 country, is one of the most dreaded troubles of the Iris lover. 

 While there has not yet been developed any quick, sure 

 method of complete control, the ravages of the borer may be 

 satisfactorily checked in most home gardens by taking the 

 following steps: The first conspicuous sign of danger is likely 

 to be the nicked leaf edges. Examine carefully to detect small 

 borers within the foliage, as indicated by the green puncture 

 spots; the tips of individual leaves may be cut off and burned. 

 Afterward, watch carefully for any signs of a borer lower down. As they become larger, their pres- 

 ence in the foliage is more readily detected. When small, they may be crushed by squeezing the leaf 

 between thumb and finger, when larger, they may be killed with a wire. Little or no damage is 

 done to the pJ^ants by the eating of the leaves. 



A new product has come to the front in combating borer. So many people have used it suc- 

 cessfully that we are glad to recommend it to our customers. Write to Gray Incorporated, 7217 

 Division St., River Forest, Illinois, for Gray's Iris Borer Eradicator, $150 for a 16-oz. bottle. 



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