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For Sucking Insects— Continued 
Stock solutions of dissolved copper sulphate and lime may be prepared and 
kept in separate covered barrels throughout the spraying season. The propor- 
tions of bluestone, lime and water should be carefully entered. 
DILUTE BORDEAUX MIXTURE. 
This mixture is made exactly as the above with the exception that only 2 
pounds of copper sulphate and 2 lbs. of lime are used to each barrel of water. 
This mixture should be used for trees having a tender foliage, such as the 
peach and Japanese plum. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE TEST. 
The quantity of lime required in Bordeaux Mixture varies considerably 
with the quality of the rock from which it is made. For this reason it is ad- 
visable to test each lot of the Bordeaux Mixture after it is made up. 
PRUSSIATE OP POTASH TEST. 
To ascertain if sufficient lime has been added, place a small quantity of 
the Bordeaux Mixture in a saucer and add two or three drops of the prussiate 
of potash. If this changes the Bordeaux Mixture to a reddish brown color, 
there Is not enough lime present; add more lime water and test again. 
The prussiate of potash may be obtained at any drug store in the crystl- 
ized form. The stock solution for the entire season may be prepared by adding 
just enough water to dissolve the crystals. Oniy a drop or two is required 
for each test and ten or fifteen cents worth is ample for the entire season. 
AMMONICAL COPPER CARBONATE. 
Copper Carbonate 5 ounces 
Ammonia 3 quarts 
Water (one barrel) 40 to 50 gallons 
Dissolve the copper carbonate in the ammonia. The ammonia and con- 
centrated solution may be kept in glass or stone jars tightly corked. When 
ready for use, dilute with water. This is a clear fungicide and is convenient 
to use when Bordeaux Mixture would stain the fruit. 
POTASSIUM SULFID (Liver of Sulphur). 
Dissolve two ounces in six gallons of water and apply at once. This mix- 
ture deteriorates rapidly and should not be prepared until ready for applica- . 
tion. This is an effective spray for mildew on gooseberries and currants. 
CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE. 
For potato scab soa kthe tubers for 1% hours in a solution of 2 ounces of 
corrosive sublimate in 16 gallons of water. When dry cut up for planting. 
Corrosive sublimate is a fatal poison if taken internally. It also corrodes 
metals. The solution should therefore be made in wooden vessels. All treated 
seed should be planted, and any solution left over should be poured in the 
ground. 
FORMALINE— Used Also for Potato Scab. 
Soak tubers for 2 hours in a solution of commercial formaline, 8 oz. (40 
per cent solution) in 15 gallons of water. 
ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE. 
We have a small herd of registered animals of this breed of cattle, and 
have several choice young breeding animals to dispose of each year. We 
solicit correspondence of those interested in a purchase of breeding stock. 
