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insecticides, &c. ; it is made of strong iron, with a round top for taking 

 the plant, and this is on a very strong screw, which is invaluable when 

 arranging groups, as large plants can be raised or lowered with a few 

 turns of the screw ; the screw enables staking, sponging, and tying 

 specimen plants to be done more readily, as they can be turned round into 

 any position convenient to the one staking. 



16. Abol W.S. Insecticide (E. A. White). — We found this, when used 

 according to directions, to be deadly for black fly on cherries, and the leaf- 

 curling aphis on apples. 



17. Insecticide (Atlas Lubricating Co.). — An excellent insecticide for 

 killing thrips, mealy bug, and red spider, if used according to directions. 



