ticularly fond of the variety minima, if I can get a plant without a 
trace of the white variegation on the leaves which I particulariy dis- 
like in all the Euonymus. It is so exquisitely in scale with all the smaller 
garden accessories. Nothing is so charming at the foot of a small sun- 
dial, or growing about the pedestal of a bird-bath. Alas, it is not 
hardy for me, — will not even live, unless taken in for the winter, but 
I do not despair, as there is a lovely planting of it quite near me, 
used, however, as a ground-cover, that has withstood many winters. 
We are now trying several varieties of Cotoneaster, and we are very Coton- 
hopeful of the results. ' Adpressa makes one of the loveliest ground- easier 
covers, as does horizontalis, the latter especially adapted to covering 
banks or terraces. The fruit of adpressa is not so conspicuous, nor 
do the leaves color so beautifully as in the variety horizontalis, but it 
seems, so far, to like our conditions of soil and climate better. Hori- 
zontalis also has a charming bloom, quite conspicuous, and of a rather 
nice pinkish white. None of the cotoneasters like shade, which to me 
greatly lessens their value as a ground-cover. 
Of course Myrtle should have headed the list, for it is lovely at 
all times, will grow under the most adverse conditions of neglect and 
shade, and when it blooms it is indeed a joy, for its blossoms are the 
color of pale \aolets, a most lovely shade against the shining green 
of the leaves. 
Louise S. Hubbard 
Much difiSculty is experienced in raising this valuable crop on 
account of the Onion Fly or maggot. Several suggestions are made 
for its prevention and cure. Soot dusted freely on the young seedlings 
has been found effective; also weekly applications of tobacco dust. 
Earth the plants well up, in fact keep the little bulbs entirely covered 
with soil as they grow. This often prevents the forming of the onion 
maggot. Those who are not aware that the onion-fly is not fond of the 
smell thrown off by the Parsley may be profitably reminded of this 
now. Whenever possible it should be sown alongside or in close prox- 
imity to the Onion bed. Do not be alarmed if it is a long time 
coming through, for Parsley never germinates quickly. 
Garden 
Pests and 
Remedies 
Onions 
AND THE 
Onion Fly 
Three Formulae for Hollyhock Rust 
1. Formaldehyde — one part to one hundred parts of water, or 
2. Sulphuric Acid — one part to one thousand parts of water, 
either to be applied once a week or every ten days. 
3. Water regularly from the time the first leaves appear with a 
3% solution of Copper Sulphate. 
In addition to the use of any of these sprays, even slightly infected 
leaves should be cut off and burned. 
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