HOUSE AND GARDEN 
June, 1911 
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where only a dozen or so plants are set, is 
to protect each by a collar of tin or tar¬ 
paper sunk an inch or two into the soil 
and several inches high. 
Flea-Beetle. This hard-shelled, far- 
hopping mite attacks potato vines and 
young cabbage, radish and turnip plants. 
The damage done is generally much un¬ 
der-estimated, as the insects are so incon¬ 
spicuous. Thorough spraying with Bor¬ 
deaux or kerosene emulsion will hold them 
in check. 
Potato-Beetle. This old reliable, sure- 
enough plague is almost certain to be 
encountered every season. He invariably 
finds the potato patch, or a few egg-plants, 
no matter how isolated they may be. The 
standard remedy for years has been Paris 
green, sprayed or put on dry with a mod¬ 
ern gun. Arsenate of lead is now largely 
used in place of Paris green. It has the 
double advantage of staying on much 
longer and of never burning the leaves. 
On a few rows, hand-picking of the old 
bugs and destruction of eggs, which are 
laid on the under side of the leaves, is 
quick and sure. 
Potato-Blight. There are two forms 
of the potato-blight, early and late. Both 
are prevented by Bordeaux, 5-5-50, 
sprayed every two weeks. Remember to 
spray before the blight appears, as it is 
almost impossible to combat it successfully 
afterward. Begin the spraying early, when 
plants are about six inches high. 
Potato-Scab. This is a sort of skin 
ring-disease affecting the maturing tubers, 
sometimes so seriously as to render them 
useless for market. If the trouble is in the 
soil, it should be given several season’ rest 
from potatoes. If with the seed, soak in 
solution prepared as directed under No. 10, 
which see. Be careful not to use any 
boxes, bags or baskets for the treated seed 
that have been in contact with scabby 
potatoes. 
Root-Maggot. This insidious pest, a 
small white grub, often works havoc 
among cabbages, cauliflowers, radishes, 
turnips and onions. His presence is indi¬ 
cated by the wilting down of the tops dur¬ 
ing the heat of noontide. Destroy every 
infested plant at once, being sure to get the 
grubs up with the roots. The remaining 
plants should be treated with a half-pint 
of strong caustic lime water, or a solution 
of muriate of potash, poured about the root 
of each plant, first removing an inch or so 
of earth. Carbolic acid solution is used in 
the same way; the most effective method 
of all, however, is to make a small hole 
with the dibber, and into it drop a small 
teaspoonful of bisulphite of carbon, cover¬ 
ing at once. As the root maggot is first 
hatched above ground, pieces of tar-paper, 
several inches in diameter and slit from 
one side to the middle so as to fit tightly 
about the plant's stem, are sometimes used. 
Frequent liming of the soil, and constant 
rotation, are the best means of prevention. 
Extra stimulation of the plants, as directed 
for club-root, will help carry the plants 
through. 
Rose-Bug. These unsightly gray “chaf- 
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