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countries, we were able to learn all requisite details as to 
precise methods of application ; and further, we were most 
kindly aided in our experiments by advice from Mr. J. 
Fletcher, the Dominion Entomologist of Canada. 
At the meetings of the Committee the several experiences 
of the members were given, showing clearly that, even under 
careful experiment, just the same uncertainty occurred with 
regard to reliable effects of almost all the applications, as has 
appeared to be the case for years back. Alum, hellebore, 
ammoniacal liquor, and many other applications were tried, and 
sometimes found useful; sometimes, as in the case of alum, 
found occasionally useful, but also, and on. very careful 
trial elsewhere, of not the slightest service ; and later on, when 
the caterpillar was more advanced, the alum was found to be 
of no service at all. 
Paris-green used as a liquid application—that is, mixed in 
an excessively small quantity with very much water, and 
sprayed as a mist on the trees—answered for the most part 
well; and I give the following directions for use, and also 
cautions required (the chemical being of a poisonous nature), 
from the Government publications of Canada and of the United 
States, together with our own experiences of last year. 
For liquid application. — The amount recommended in 
Canada for spraying for Codlin Moth or young “looper” 
caterpillar is “ not more than from 2 to 4 ozs. in 40 (forty) 
gallons of water, or -J to J oz. in a pail of water (4 gallons, 
E. A. 0.), to be applied as a fine spray by means of a force- 
pump. The foliage must not be drenched, but the spray 
should only be allowed to fall upon the trees until it begins to 
drop from the leaves.” 
“ For general use on mature foliage .—J lb. of Paris-green, 
50 gallons of water. First mix the Paris-green separately 
with a small quantity of water, then add to it the whole 
supply. All washes containing Paris-green must be constantly 
stirred to keep it in suspension, or it will sink to the bottom.” 
The amount found serviceable by the Evesham Fruit Com¬ 
mittee coincided almost exactly with the weaker mixture men¬ 
tioned above. The Committee decided that they could recom¬ 
mend “ Paris-green paste in the proportion of 1 oz. to 8 or 10 
gallons of water for.Plums ; and 1 oz. to 20 gallons of water 
for Apples.” Apple leafage was found to be more tender than 
that of Plums. Pear leafage should be treated like that of 
Apple. 
For Currants the strength found safe was the same as for 
Plums—1 oz. of “ green” to 10 gallons of water ; but as the 
foliage grew stronger, 1 oz. to 8 gallons of water was found 
