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composition : To 12 gallons of water ailtl half a 
pound of tobacco, and six ounces of black pepper j 
these must be boiled together for half an hour, 
and when cold be used.” 
At the following spring, just before the trees 
come into bloom, he applies the lime and lime- 
water as above, taking care, he says, “ to apply 
the lime well under the leaves, so that no part 
of the tree be omitted ; also a little quick lime is 
spread over the roots of the tree.” 
Soon after the berries are set, he recommends 
the trees being smoked by “ burning some moist 
straw near them, taking the advantage of a favour- 
able day, so that the smoke will be conveyed to 
the trees.” 
Macmurray, in his communication to the 
Caledonian Horticultural Society, says, “ in au- 
tumn let a quantity of m'ine be provided, and let 
a little be poured around the stem of each bush, 
as much as suffices to moisten the ground. This 
simple expedient has succeeded to admiration, 
and its prophylactic virtues have seemed to extend 
to two successive years.” 
Another method he also shows ; that is, to 
“ collect as much drift sea- weeds from the beach, 
when opportunity occurs, as will cover the Goose- 
berry department to the depth of foiu* or five 
inches. Lay it on in autumn. Let this covering 
remain untouched during the winter months, and 
early in spring, as the season advances, dig it 
in.” He supposes that the ova of the Moth are 
