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the Northwest, as the Bordeaux is effective against the rot and lead 
arsenate is directed against the eureulio, which helps spread the rot. 
This spraying is seldom necessary in the Bast. 
Third. The third spraying should be just after the blossoms fall. 
Use Bordeaux 2-2-50, lead arsenate 3 pounds to 50 gallons. This is the 
most important application against the curculio, and should be applied 
carefully. Also controls rot and leaf spot. 
Fourth. The fourth spraying should be made ten days to two weeks 
later. This time use self-boiled lime-sulphur. This is for the rot and the 
leaf spot, and will not discolor the fruit, which will soon be ready for 
market, as the Bordeaux mixture would. 
Fifth. The fifth spraying should bo made after the fruit is picked, 
using Bordeaux 2-2-50. It is directed against the leaf spot, and if the tree 
is healthy, it may be omitted. 
Protect the foliage from injuries after the fruit is picked just as care- 
fully as in the fore part of the season, so that the tree enters winter in a 
good, vigorous condition. 
Grape Spraying 
Spraying is essential in the grape as in other fruits. However, clean- 
ing up leaves, burning out the old borders of the vineyard, and stirring the 
soil is very effective. Also remove all leaves and "mummies," or dried 
grapes, from the wires. This clean-up is better in the fall than late in 
the spring. Cleaning up and burning all the leaves is especially important 
in combating the grape flea beetle, the grape berry worm, the grape cane 
gall-maker, and the leaf hopper, or grape thrip. 
First. The spraying should be before the buds open and is for the 
anthracnose. Use Bordeaux 5-5-50. This spraying is unnecessary if there 
is no anthracnose. 
Second. The second spraying should be given just as the buds are 
swelling. This is for the flea beetle, and lead arsenate, pounds to 50 
gallons, should be used. This and the first spraying are often unnecessary. 
Third. The third spraying should be just before the blossoms open, 
or about the time the second leaf is out. Use Bordeaux 5-5-50, lead ar- 
senate 3 pounds. This controls the berry worm, curculio, black rot, and 
mildew, and is especially effective against the berry worm and the rot, 
which often causes serious loss. Give this spraying particular attention. 
Fourth. The fourth spraying, just as the fruit sets, is also very im- 
portant, and the same materials are used as in the third. 
Fifth. This spraying is ten days to two weeks later than the fourth. 
It is for the mildew, black rot, curculio, and berry worm, also the root 
worm. Spray with Bordeaux 5-5-50 and lead arsenate 3 pounds to 50 
gallons. 
Sixth. This should be about the first part of July, not later than 
the middle of the month: tor the Southern parts of the country a week or 
so earlier. Use Bordeaux 5-5-50, lead arsenate 3 pounds to 50 gallons. 
This is for mildew, black rot, curculio, root worm, and, most important of 
all, for the berry worm. It should not be made too near grape-picking 
time, as some of the spray material will stick to the fruit, injuring its 
appearance. 
If there is black rot, you should spray after each rain. This is es- 
pecially important in controlling a bad case of black rot. The reason for 
spraying after each rain is that the rain has washed off the forrner appli- 
cation and the vinos should be given another coating, so that it will be 
there when the next rain comes. Tho damage is done when the water is 
on the vines. Tho little spores of the rot germinate in the water, and if 
the spray material is not on the vines before the rain, it will be too late 
to apply it afterward. 
