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SPRAYING NOTES. 
Treatment for Apple Trees. 
C. A., Hawthorne, N. J .—Apples are a 
nice fruit, but as soon as they get any size 
they fall off. What solution is best for 
spraying, and the amount for one apple and 
one pear tree? I have 10 or 12 peach 
trees which I planted from the pit two 
years ago. I would like to know if they 
will bear fruit after transplanting them 
without grafting. 
Ans. —If trees are to be sprayed for 
San Jose scale a lime-sulphur solution 
or a miscible oil spray should be ap¬ 
plied before leaves appear. A 10 to 15- 
year-old apple or pear tree will take 2 l / 2 
to five gallons of the diluted material to 
spray thoroughly. The dilution should 
be one part of a 32 degree Beaume con¬ 
centrated wash with 7 l / 2 parts of water. 
The dropping of the apples may be due 
to Codling moth or some fungus trouble 
and would advise that the apple trees be 
sprayed with dilute lime-sulphur wash 
and arsenate of lead immediately after 
blossom petals drop, using one part 
lime-sulphur concentrate 32 degrees 
Beaume test to 38 to 45 parts of water, 
adding two to three pounds of arsenate 
of lead, and follow with a similar spray 
two to three Weeks later. The peach 
seedlings if transplanted should bear 
fruit in two to three years without bud¬ 
ding (peaches are never grafted). The 
first four seeding trees will vary as to 
time of ripening, size, quality, etc., al¬ 
though the Hill’s Chili type come nearly 
true from seed. b. v. b. 
THE RURAb 
Bordeaux Mixture for Potatoes. 
F. T., Ebenezer, K. Y .— I have bought a 
horse sprayer holding 50 gallons of water. 
I desire to spray potatoes for blight and 
the rat and to kill beetles all at the same 
spraying. In my locality they do not spray 
for the blight; they say it is foolish. 
Ans.— Commence spraying potatoes 
when plants are six inches high; repeat 
sprayings at 10-day to two-week inter¬ 
vals as long as plants remain green. 
Bordeaux is best material to use, and a 
Bordeaux made of five pounds caustic 
or lump lime and five pounds of copper 
sulphate to each 50 gallons has proved 
effective, and with one-half pound of 
Paris green added when bugs or flea 
beetles are present, both the blight and 
bugs should be effectively controlled. 
As vines increase in size either larger 
nozzles should be used, or better still, 
two of the smaller ones used upon each 
row, throwing the spray in from the side 
and entirely covering foliage so far as 
possible. In making best type of Bor¬ 
deaux the lime should be slaked and 
mixed with one half quantity of water, 
the sulphate of copper dissolved and 
mixed with the other half, and then the 
two diluted materials poured together 
into the spray tank, preferably through 
a strainer. b. d. v. b. 
NEW-YORKEH 
March. 16, 
FRESH WATER 
WHEN YOU WANT 
WHERE YOU WANT 
Dipping Nursery Trees. 
Z. E. F., Mineral Wells, IK Va.—l. I 
should like some information regarding' dip¬ 
ping yearling aiiple and peacli trees in lime- 
sulphur solution,, root and branch, when 
planting them in the Spring. What would 
be the best strength of the solution to use 
if advisable to treat the young trees in this 
way? The trees are certified clean of scale, 
hut there might be a few that were over¬ 
looked, and this would be much the quick¬ 
est and easiest way to do the spraying and 
very much cheaper than to spray after set¬ 
ting the trees. 2. What of dynamite in 
planting trees? 
Ans.— 1. Under no conditions should 
the roots of a living tree be dipped in 
a lime-sulphur solution; severe injury 
to the tree is likely to follow. The tops, 
however, can safely be dipped if wood 
is well matured and conditions are such 
that the solution can readily dry upon 
the tree after the dipping operation. 
Personally I believe if a tight room 
could be found I should prefer fumi¬ 
gating with hydrocyanic acid gas as 
being as safe to the tree and possibly 
more effective in killing scale. 
2. Relative to using dynamite in plant¬ 
ing trees, I am wondering if this prac¬ 
tice is not being fostered to some extent 
by those interested. I can see how in a 
very compact, dry, impervious soil it 
might prove very beneficial, but am of 
the opinion it would prove more injur¬ 
ious than beneficial upon the looser well- 
drained soils. B. d. v. B. 
Lime and Cement Mortar. 
Will Mr. Van Alstyne give his way of 
making the lime-cement mortar? Would it 
be suitable for making a house cellar wall 
12 inches thick, using plenty of small field 
stones mixed in? Would this wall keep 
out frost as well as an 18 inch wall of 
masonry? Would it be cheaper? Would 
this kind of a wall answer for a barn 
cistern built mostly above ground? Is it 
cheaper than all cement mortar? 
Lockport, N. Y. w. F. n. 
The formula asked for is one barrel of 
best lime, slaked in a box, say eight feet 
wide, 13 long, and 10 inches high. Through 
this, work from 12 to 10 barrels of gravel, 
or fine broken stone. If the lime is a high 
grade—95 per cent at least of calcium oxide, 
the latter quantity of gravel can be used. 
When this is thoroughly shoveled through 
the lime, spread over it one barrel of 
cement. Work this through the above, and 
as it is mixed, work it in the forms. Bo 
sure to work it close to the side. In this 
can be laid all the rough stones it will 
hold, without touching one another. This 
should not be wet when the cement is added 
more than enough to make it handle well. 
It should always be put up early in the 
season, so it will have the Summer to 
harden in. It will become as hard as any 
wall of cement and gravel. Even at pres¬ 
ent low price of cement it is cheaper than 
without the lime. The cheapest kind of 
labor can be employed. The buildings I 
have erected from this were put up, when 
the cement used was the old-fashioned ordi¬ 
nary article—not the Portland of today. 
It will be all right for a house cellar wall. 
I have two silos with such walls four feet 
below the surface. Any cement wall will 
keep out frost better than one of masonry 
where the binding stones go through the 
wall. I would prefer a concrete without 
the lime for a cistern. It would be slightly 
more impervious, and the lime will have 
more effect in making the water harder. 
EDWAliD VAN ALSTVNE. 
Deformed Apples. 
L. W. S., Cambridge, Mass .—What cause* 
deformities in the apple? Wbat sprays will 
hinder it, and when? 
Ans. —Several different insects or fun¬ 
gus troubles might cause deformed 
apples. Apple aphis and apple curculio 
are probably the most common insects 
causing such trouble. The aphis is one 
of the hardest insects to control, and if 
spraying for it is delayed until leaves 
are large enough, so that the infested 
leaves will curl and protect the aphids, 
it will not prove effective. If the aphids 
are noted soon after the first green ap¬ 
pears a thorough spraying with whale-oil 
soap, one pound to six gallons of water, 
or one of the high r grade nicotine sprays 
will usually control. To control curcu¬ 
lio, spray with arsenate of lead three to 
four pounds to 50 gallons, about two 
weeks after blossoms Jail. This insect 
passes the Winter in woodland brush, 
fence rows, etc., and as a precautionary 
measure such places would best be 
cleaned up and clean tillage and cover 
crops practiced. b. d. v. d. 
Class in apple culture. “What makes 
a perfect apple?” “Pyrox makes a per¬ 
fect apple. It fills the barrel with the 
kind that they used to put on top.” Wise 
growers are ordering early. Ask Bowker 
Insecticide Co., Boston, for book on 
spraying —Adv. 
SPRAYING PAYS—IF 
you use the right solution—a solution that actually 
destroys the insects. You can stop the ravages of 
chewing insects by spraying with a depend¬ 
able solution. Many orchardists, gardeners and 
farmers are doubtful about the profits from spray¬ 
ing, because their experience has been with cheap, 
ineffective mixtures. If they use 
spray^™at~£avs 
KEYBRAND I 
ARSENATE OF LEAD 
they would know it pays to spray. It sets results; it quickly 
kills curculio, the moths, borers, canker and root worms, 
beetles^ potato bugs, etc. It is uniform; easy to mix ; 
stays in suspension; acts quickly; sticks like paint 
to plants; does not clog the nozzles; and does not 
injure foliage or fruit. Its Higher Quality and 
Lower Cost prevent the need of a substitute. Paste or 
Powder Form; small or large packages; shipped in Hard 
Wood or Steel Containers. Demand Key Brand. 
Write today for circulan and prices. 
Officially adopted by the New York State Fruit 
Growers’ Association last year, and again this 
year, beeause there was “not a single complaint.” 
Agents and wholesale distributors wanted. 
INTERSTATE CHEMICAL CO. 
20 Bayview Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. 
can easily be secured. Install a 
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Fresh Water System 
It does the work of practically two ordinary water systems 
—pumps from well and cistern simultaneously by com¬ 
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where you wish. Write for full information and 
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FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO., 
Chicago New York 
Cleveland Cincinnati 
ALFALFA HAY 
Has more than twice the feeding value 
of Timothy hay, for producing milk, 
and fifty per cent, more feeding value 
than clover hay. At the present market 
price, baled Alfalfa hay is by far the 
cheapest feed to buy. Let us quote you 
price by carload, delivered your station. 
BRIDGE & [SOUTER 
CANASTOTA, N. Y. 
Bigger Fruit Profils 
Here is a spray pump invented 
by fruit growers. It was our 
endeavor to secure the best 
spray pump to use on our 
300 acre fruit farm that 
produced the , 
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SPRAY PUMP 
It overcomes every defect found 
in other makes—it has proved it¬ 
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Eclipse to work on your trees and 
earn bigger profits. Write for our 
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why you should spray—and why 
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MORRILL a MORLEY MFC. CO.. Bonlon Harbor, Mich. 
you can easily control San 
Jose Scale and other Scales 
With SCALIME 
There’s just time to spray trees before 
sap starts up 1 
Sea lime is a concentrated lime and sulphur 
spray of guaranteed strength; more effec¬ 
tive than home-made solutions because 
scientifically prepared and uniform. 
Stronger than other brands, it stands more 
dilution—is cheaper. Tested and endorsed 
by experiment stations. 
If your dealer hasn’t Scalime, send ns hia 
name at once and let us send, yon our in¬ 
teresting circulars. 
Horticultural Chemical Company, Philadelphia 
’’“ISAN-U-ZAYS; 
Clean out the Scale, Pear Psylla and kindred pests 
With ONE early application. SAN-U-ZAY spreads, 
penetrates and kills as only a pure, high-grade oil 
can, and the cost is low because we sell direct to you. 
In use everywhere for five years. Ask for booklet A 
and special offer. Also Compressed Air Sprayer at 
low direct price. 
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TRAVELS lO MILES FOR A CENT. Any 
speed from 3 to 60 miles. The new Ful-Flote- 
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HARLEY-OAVIDSON MOTOR CO. 
601 A Street, Milwaukee, WIs. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
ASPINWALL 
SPRAYERS 
Machines to meet every requirement. Everything from 
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Mixtures. ASPINWALL MFG. CO, 437 Sabin St, Jackson, Mich. 
World’s Oldest and Largest Makers of Potato Machinery. 
THE HARDIE 
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The Sprayer with the Trouble Left Out 
Read [what one user says [about them (we have a thousand such letters)! 
Habdie SniAY Pomp Co., Hudson, Mich. Klga, Midi., B.F.D. No. 3, Feb. 12-U2. 
Gentlemen: Please send me best prices on spray pumps and accessories. I have 
used one of your No. 6 Pumps since May, 1901, without one cent of repairs, and it is 
ready for the 1912 job. I think I can sell some of your goods, as the farmers are 
awakening to the need of spraying and are buying pumps.— Henry J. Eckels. 
Ten Years of Constant Use and Not One Cent for Repairs 
That’s the kind of sprayer to buy—you can’t wear them out; 
and they give such high pressure and work so easy that spray¬ 
ing which would otherwise be a hard, disagreeable job, is 
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work is done with a high-pressure "Hardie" you are assured 
of a bountiful crop of high-class fruit. 
We make everything from the smallest hand outfit to the 
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Our 64-page catalog and book on Spraying, mailed free on 
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w. 
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Race Streot, 
Va. 
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Traction 
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slippage than any other. The solution is always kept thoroughly mixed 
and delivered at high pressure in a fine spray, regulated by our adjustable 
rebel valve. __ . _ _ 
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equipment, special ri 
shift attai 
have 55 and 100 gallon 
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both wheels. * 
Seethis sprayer on yourdealer’s floor. Write us at once 
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DISTINCT 
FUNGICIDAL 
PROPERTIES 
Circular No. 7 of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, March, 1910, speaking of San Jose scale, says: ‘‘The 
Lime-Sulfur Wash, either home-made or commercial, and the soluble oil sprays are the most satisfactory remedies for 
this pest. The soluble oil sprays, either home-made or commercial, are probably best for treating the apple, because 
the oil spreads better on the downy twigs of the apple.” “Scalecide” is the acknowledged leader of all soluble oils—the 
only one containing distinct fungicidal properties; standing the test for the past six years on all kinds of fruit trees. 
“Scalecide” has no substitute. There are other reasons. A postal request to Dept. N will bring you by return mail, 
free, our book, “Modern Methods of Harvesting, Grading and Packing Apples,”and new booklet, “SCALECIDE, the 
Tree-Saver.” If your dealer cannot supply you with “SCALECIDE” we will deliver it to any R. R. Station in the United 
States east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio Kivers on receipt of the price; 50-gal. bbls., $25.00 ; 30-gal. bbls,$16.00: 
10 -gal. cans, $6.76; 5-gal. cans, $3.75. Address, B. G. PliATT CO., 50 Church Street, New York City. 
