1145. [Anon.] Copper solution [for tomatoes]. <Gard. Chrou., 3cl ser., vol. xi, 
London, Apr. 16, 1892, pp. 505-506, £ col. 
Gives directions for making spraying solution with 4£ pounds of sulphate of copper dis¬ 
solved in 3^ gallons of water and 3^ pounds of carbonate of soda and | pound of molasses; stir, 
allow to stand twelve hours, .and then dilute with 22 gallons of water. Spray two or three 
times during season, stopping when fruit begins to color. This is the remedy for mildew. 
(J. F. J.) 
1146. [Anon.] History of the Bordeaux mixture. <\ Rural New Yorker, vol. l, New 
York, Oct. 17, 1891, p. 741, 1 col. 
Gives an account of the first use of Bordeaux mixture as a fungicide, and mentions many 
experiments since made with it. Notes that it is often improperly applied, and that it 
should not be used as a spray after the grapes begin to color. (J. F. J.) 
114 7. [Anon .] Mildew on strawberries. <Gard. Chrou., 3d ser., vol. xi, London, 
Jan., 1892, p. 58, ^ col. 
Considers mildew due to method of cultivation. Recommends having beds slope toward 
south and plenty of air circulating. In house culture keep air stirring*and strew sulphur 
about. Out of doors dressings of Bordeaux mixture would be beneficial. (J. F. J.) 
1148. [Anon.] [Plum rot.] <Am. Agr., vol. l, New York, Feb., 1891, p. 96, i col. 
Recommends ammoniacal copper carbonate solution as a remedy, spraying first when 
plums are size of peas, and thereafter every six or seven days until the fruit is two-thirds 
grown. (J.F. J.) 
1149. [Anon.] Potato culture. <Ann. Kept. Sec. for Agr., Nova Scotia, for 1890, 
Halifax, 1891, pp. 60-65. 
On p. 62 notes that nitrogenous fertilizers increase percentage of diseased tubers; with 
mineral fertilizers the percentage was much less. V J. F. J.) 
1150. [Anon.] Potato disease. <[Nat. Provisioner, vol. iv, New York, Mar. 19, 1892. 
Mentions experiments made in France to prevent potato disease with sulphate of copper, 
lime, and water called “bouillie Bordelaise.” States that the addition of molasses enables 
the mixture to stick to the leaves and is not washed off by rain. (J. F. J.) 
115 8. [Anon.] Potato disease and the copper treatment. <[Gard. Chrou., 3d ser., vol. 
xi, Feb. 6, 1892, London, p. 178, £ col. 
From the Morning Post it is learned that the Highland and Agricultural Society has been 
conducting experiments on potatoes. The spray of Bordeaux mixture has entirely failed to 
restrain the fungus of the potato blight. (M. B. W.) 
1152. [Anon.] Renseignements sur la maladie des pommes de terre et sur les traitements 
effectues en 1891. <\Chron. Agr. du Canton de Yaud, vol. v, Lausanne, 
Mar. 10, 1892, pp. 94-99. 
A notice of the results of experiments made by various persons at different places to pre¬ 
vent potato rot. The principal substance used was Bordeaux mixture and the treatment 
was generally successful. (J. F. J.) 
1153. [Anon.] Revue Horticole. <^Nouv. Ann. Soc. d’Hort? Gironde, June, 1891, 
Bordeaux, pp. 108-109. 
A note on the successful treatment of chlorosis with sulphate of iron. States that chlo¬ 
rosis had been thought to be due to lack of light, improper nutrition, etc., but the chlorosis 
spoken of was due to lack of iron. The remedy consisted in scattering around each dis¬ 
eased tree in February 250 grams of dry sulphate of iron. (M. B. W.) 
1154. [Anon.] Rust in wheat. <Gard. Chron., 3d ser., vol. x, London, Oct. 31, 
1891, x>- 521, ^ col. 
Quotes from Mark Lane Express in relation to prize of £10,000 offered in Australia for 
successful preventive of wheat rust. A solution of copper sulphate (1 part to 400 of water) 
destroys the vitality of the spores, and spraying with 1 ounce of sulphate of iron in a gallon 
of water retarded appearance of rust, destroyed the rust when it appeared, and prevented 
its appearance for fourteen days afterward. (J. F. J .) 
1155. [Anon.] Rust in wheat. <Agr. Gaz. N. S. Wales, vol. hi, Sidney, March, 
1892, pp. 221-226. 
Gives the substance of the recommendations of the wheat conference in relation to treat¬ 
ment for rust. (J. F. J.) 
1156. [Anon.] Spraying to prevent damage by frost. <(Am. Gard., vol. xiii, New York, 
Apr., 1892, p. 226, i col. 
States that when there is danger of a frost, if the plants be sprayed in the early morning 
with clear, cold water serious damage will be prevented. (J. F. J.) 
