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leafing.  If marked evidence of the disease is present, give
an additional two pounds of Muriate of potash to each tree,
spring and fall.  Be carefull not to allow the mixture to
come in direct contact with the roots, but keep it at lest a
foot from the trunk of the tree, spread as far as the large
branches extend, and work it into the surface soil, allowing
rain to do the rest.  Mulch with sod <s>and</s> or straw.  Some affect
may be noted the first season, but more marked the second.
If not very far gone, two or three years will probably complete 
the cure, but careful treatment will be needed afterwards
to prevent return.

Very truly yours,

D. P. Penhallow.
        