CLI BRANS’ LIST OF FRUITS, 1909-10, 
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Principal Washes used as Sprays against Insects & Mites — contd. 
Time of Application . — For aphis and apple-sucker in early Spring, but 
just after the buds have burst. For thrips, &c. in May and J une. It may be 
used at any time, even on opened blossoms. 
ACARICIDES FOR RED SPIDER. 
LIVER OF SULPHUR (Potassium Sulphide.) 
Formula — Potassium Sulphide 3-5 ozs. 
Water 10 gallons. 
Preparation . — Dissolve the substance in water. 
Uses . — This is not only a fungicide, but it is also an acaricide, and may 
be used on gooseberries for red spider. It may be fixed with paraffin. Its 
action is somewhat uncertain as an acaricide, however, and its place is 
being taken by paraffin jelly. 
LIVER OF SULPHUR AND PARAFFIN. 
Formula — Iron Sulphate 2 ozs. 
Quicklime 1 oz. 
Paraffin 16 ozs. (liquid.) 
Potassium Sulphide 4 - 6 ozs. 
Water, up to. 10 gallons. 
Preparation . — Dissolve the iron sulphate in 6 to 7 pints of water, and 
■add to this the quicklime, made into a milk, passing it through a fine 
■sieve, to strain off any grit, and then emulsify the above with 16 liquid ozs, 
of paraffin; then dissolve the potassium sulphide in 9 gallons of water, 
pour the emulsion into it and well mix. 
Uses . — This wash may be used in Winter on bushes and trees attacked 
by scale, or in late Winter on bushes attacked by red spider. If employed 
in Spring, half the quantity of potassium sulphide should be used. 
APPLIANCES FOR SPRAYING. 
For spraying on a limited scale, the “ Ahoi. ” Syringe will be 
found a useful and effective appliance. 
No. 1,8/6; No. 2, 10/6 ; No.3,14/-; No.4,8/6; No. 5,10/6; No. 6, 14 / 6 . 
Bends, to fit “ Aboi.” Syringe for spraying the under side 
of leaves, 1/3 each. 
For spraying more extensively, we can thoroughly recommend — 
THE “ ANTI-PEST ” KNAPSACK SPRAYER. 
For full particulars of this, 
also other appliances and preparations for Spraying, see index. 
A useful book for Fruit growers:— 
‘•Fruit Trees and their Enemies." 
By Spencer Pickering, M.A., F.R.S., & Fred V. Theobald, M. A. 
Price 1/9. Post free. 
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