THE GARDEN PRIMER 



which gives a stock. Dilute i part of this 

 with I GO parts water for use. 



For immediate use, J ounce potassium 

 sulphide (Liver of Sulphur from the druggist) 

 may be mixed with i gallon of water, but 

 this loses strength by standing and is there- 

 fore suitable only for prompt application, 

 as mixed. 



For Subterranean Insects and Internal 



Feeders 



9. Carbon Bisulphide, or Bisulphide of Carbon. 



{Caution. Never approach near the 

 light or fire.) 



For Borers in Woody Stems: Inject a few 

 drops of the liquid into the hole and plug 

 the latter with mud, wax or putty. 



For Root Insects: Make holes in the soil 

 as deep as the deepest traces of the insect. 

 Pour two tablespoonfuls of the liquid into 

 each hole and close at once by tramping the 

 earth over. Sandy soil requires three holes 

 to the square yard; heavy soil, four. 



10. Carbolic Emulsion 



Formula: i pound of hard soap (2 quarts of soft). 

 I pint of crude carbolic acid. 

 I gallon of water. 



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