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a spray against wild Garlic. Early Spring treatment before the Garlic 
forms heads is necessary in controlling "the pest. Bulblets commence 
to form in the heads of the Garlic during April and May in Ohio; 
farmers find that spraying is efl'ective only when done during a 
period of two to three weeks before the formation of heads. 
Fungicides— The sprays mentioned hereunder are for the com- 
bating of fungus affections (rather than insects), as mildew, scab, rusts 
and the like. The two fungicides that are chiefly used are Bordeaux 
mixture and potassium sulphide, and of these the first is the best. It 
is the most effectual all-round fungicide. Bordeaux Mixture is com- 
posed of sulphate of copper (bluestone) 1 lb.; lime 1 ib. ; water 10 
gallons. Dissolve the sulphate in a little hot water and the lime in a 
little cold water; when cooled, pour together into the 10 gallons of water. 
Stir thoroughly and apply with a fine sprayer or syringe. If it is to 
be kept for a short time, place it in an airtight wooden vessel. Being 
somewhat poisonous, fruits that are to be eaten should not be sprayed 
within a few weeks of being gathered. Caustic-Alkali Wash. — This 
wash is used for the cleansing of the bark of trees that are covered 
with lichen, scale, blight, or cryptogamic growth. Use: Caustic soda 
(70 per cent.) 1 lb.; potassium carbonate (80 per cent.) 1 lb.; soft soap 
10 oz.; water 10 gallons. The soda and potassium are dissolved in 
water, and the soap in hot water, and all are then mixed, making up 
the water to 10 gallons. Potassium Sulphide. — This is used as a spray 
against mildews and rusts, as Gooseberry mildew. Carnation rust, etc.: 
Potassium sulphide (liver of sulphur) 3 oz. ; water 10 gallons. Lime 
AND Sulphur Spray. — For spraying over fruit trees in Winter against 
scale the lime and sulphur spray may be employed: Quicklime 20 lbs.; 
flowers of sulphur, 15 lbs.; water, 50 gallons. An iron copper is used for 
slaking the lime, which, when it begins to slake, has the sulphur added 
to it. Stir and boil together for from fprty-five minutes to an hour, 
or until the sulphur is dissolved, then add water to the required amount 
and strain the mixture into a barrel. This strength can only be applied 
with safety when the trees are dormant. If possible, it is best applied 
warm. It kills scale and seals up the eggs of insect pests, also acts 
as a fungicide. Copper Sulphate — Sulphate of copper, 1 lb.; water, 25 
gallons. In addition to these there are the well known proprietary 
articles — Fungine, Sealine and others. 
Glass, Cleaning. — A successful method of cleaning the roof glass 
of greenhouses is adopted by Jos. Harris & Bro., Shamokin, Pa., who 
describe their method as follows: “We use a square tank, made acid- 
proof with wax, and mix five gallons of water with one quart of hydro- 
fluoric acid until it is thoroughly mixed ; this is then rubbed upon the 
glass, but very great care has to be exercised, for if the acid is too strong 
a frosty appearance will be given to the glass when it dries. We sug- 
gest, therefore, making tests with the acid water at various strengths, 
and never to proceed with the washing of the whole roof until such tests 
have been made and the glass has dried after the test. We also urge 
the necessity of usinsr rubber gloves of the best oiialitv. We nnrehase 
the acid at Powers- Weightman Rosengarten Co., Philadelphia, Pa.” 
