April, 1918 
WISCONSIN HORTICULTURE 
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An Attractive Home Means 
Contentment 
Keep the children at home by making 
them proud of it. The most effective 
and economical way to do this, is to 
beautify the lawn. Careful arrange- 
ment and good plants are essential. Our 
Landscape Department has specialized 
in this work, is familiar with Wiscon- 
sin conditions, and has probably the 
largest assortment of choice nursery 
stock in the state to select from. 
White Elm Nursery Co. 
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 
Questions About Lime-Sulphur. 
Answers by Dr. E. D. Ball, State 
Entomologist. 
(1) How much lime sulphur 
will I need to spray 12 apple trees 
15 to 18 years old from 20 to 28 
ft. high and have had very little 
pruning? 
Aiis. For a dormant spray 6 or 
7 gallons, and for a summer spray 
between 1 and 2 gallons. 
(5) After lime sulphur has 
been diluted with water will it lose 
strength by standing for some time 
exposed ? 
Ans. Do not know. 
(1) Taking both price and re- 
sults to be expected into consid- 
eration, what will be the best spray 
“dope” for apples this year? For 
cherries ? 
Ans. Should advise Bordeaux 
and lead arsenate for cherries and 
for the pink bud spray on apples ; 
lime-sulphur and lead arsenate af- 
ter that on apples. The price of 
“dope” is a very small factor in 
the cost of producing fruit. 
(2) Is there a sprayer on the 
market that is well suited both for 
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HARDY OLD FASHIONED PLANTS 
OUR SPECIALTY 
The best varieties for Wisconsin conditions, carefully grown and 
carefully packed. Write for prices 
WILLIAM TOOLE & SON 
Hardy Plant and Pansy Farm Baraboo, Wis. 
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A LARGE STOCK OF 
Apple, Cherry and Plum Trees, Grape Vines, 
Blackberry, Raspberry and 
Strawberry Plants 
Both Everbearing and common varieties. 
And a general line of ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES. 
All stock clean and thrifty, the bestthat can be grown in Wisconsin. 
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GREAT NORTHERN NURSERY CO. 
Write for catalog and prices Baraboo, Wis. 
TL rt 11 „ WISCONSIN’S PA VORE 
1 he KdCKapoo Valley fruit district 
Our Specialty: Planting and Developing orchards for non-residents. 
A few choice tracts for sale. If interested, write us. 
KICKAPOO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 
GAYS MILLS, WISCONSIN 
