HOME VEGETABLE GARDENING 
SPRAYING 
O NE of the reasons why the scores of different in- 
sects that threaten the welfare of the home garden 
generally lead a thriving existence year after year is be- 
cause of the gardener’s indifference. Systematic spraying 
will not only reduce invading bug armies but will also 
combat the many fungous diseases to which plant life is 
heir. Fungous diseases most commonly met with in vege- 
table gardens are mildew, blight, and rust. 
Fortunately, one infallible remedy takes care of all 
the fungous diseases and that is Bordeaux Mixture. If, be- 
sides being troubled by fungus, the plants are attacked 
by chewing insects, add Arsenate of Lead to the Bordeaux 
Mixture and 3mu’ll fight both unwelcome intruders with 
one spray. 
As already mentioned under insect pests, the kind of 
spraying solution to be used depends entirely on the kind of 
pests which the spraying is supposed to combat. Speak- 
ing broadly, we recognize cutting insects (cutworm and 
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