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and bud, being- sure to rub it well into every joint 
hole and angle.” 
The principal and only utility derived from 
the former of these Recipes, towards the destruc- 
tion of the Spider, will be, that in performing 
the operation, some insects must perish by being 
crushed with the brush, but those forced off by 
the brush unbruised, if they are not able to find 
their original residence, will attack some other 
plant. 
The snuff and sulphur will not destroy those 
insects. They may be pai’tly hindered for a few 
days feeding so voraciously on the plant, if much 
of the dust remains, but they will, in their la- 
bours, soon clear a place for their abode and pro- 
vision. 
The Recipe by Nichols is very likely to be 
of service, providing it is not too strong for the 
buds; and I think cai’e should be taken not to 
apply it when the buds are breaking or advancing 
in growth ; the sulphur might be dispensed with, 
as it is quite useless, and moreover it causes an 
obnoxious smell in the house for a considerable 
time. In short, I believe the principal ingre- 
dients in this case are the soap and turpentine, 
as at this period the Spiders are dormant, and 
therefore as no food is taken, they cannot be 
poisoned by any ingredients they might ])ai’take of 
when feeding, but the ingredients must have the 
power of entering the body, and thereby destroy- 
ing- them. 
