324 Report oF THE HorRTICULTURIST OF THE 
FUNGICIDES USED. 
Bordeaux mixture (ordinary), 1 to 11 formula, was used until 
the last two or three sprayings when potassium sulphide, 1 oz. to 
2 gallons water, was substituted for it. This substitution was 
made so that the fruit would not be spotted with Bordeaux mix- 
ture at the time it was picked for market. 
Lysol and formalin were each used in three strengths, 1 oz. to 
1 gal. water, 1 oz. to 2 gals. and 1 oz to 4 gals.; and potassium sul- 
phide in two strengths, 1 oz. to 2 gals. and 1 oz. to 3 gals. water. 
Applications of these materials were made with a bucket force 
pump fitted with a Bordeaux nozzle. No injury was done to 
the foliage by any of the solutions. 
OBSERVATIONS AND DATES OF TREATMENTS. 
Tests in 1897.— The first spraying was made April 12 just as 
the buds were bursting. This was followed by applications April 
23, May 5, 17, 26, June 7 and 21. The bushes made a good 
growth and had a good setting of fruit. Mildew was found in 
small amounts on the fruit May 26. ‘This developed rapidly on 
the fruit and by June 7 had spread to the new growth. A careful 
examination revealed less mildew on the bushes treated with 
potassium sulphide than on the other treated or untreated bushes. 
As it was desired to market the fruit green, the last spraying 
was made June 21 and the fruit was picked early in July. 
Tests mv 1898.— Owing to the very mild weather early in 
March the buds began to open and by the middle of the month 
were in condition for the first spraying. They were not sprayed, 
however, because it seemed that cold weather must come and 
check the premature growth, hence.it would be useless to spray 
until continuous growth might be expected. Contrary to expecta- 
tion the latter part of March was not unfavorable to a slow growth 
and by April 1 when the first spraying was made the growth was 
about ten days in advance of what is desirable at the time of first 
application. Later applications were made April 14, 26, May 9, 
21, June 1 and June 13. There was an abundance of moisture 
