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‘ Nicotine Solution. This may be bought in con- 
centrated form at almost any drugstore, usually 
under the name of “Black Leaf 40.” In large quan- 
tities, use approximately 34 pint to 100 gallons of 
water, or in. small quantities, use about 1 ounce to 
8 gallons of water. In making the spray mix the 
nicotine with very heavy suds, using lye soap or 
strong laundry soap for the suds, as this will cause 
the spray to adhere and spread much better. This 
is very easily prepared at home and is an excellent 
spray for control of aphis on apple, plum, roses, 
etc., and for use in ridding plants of red spider. 
Lime-Sulphur Solution. One of the most impor- 
tant contact sprays we have, being one of the most 
effective for treatment for San Jose scale while trees 
are dormant. If commercial Lime-Sulphur is used, 
it should be used 2 pounds to 8 or 10 gallons of 
water for the winter spraying, while for summer 
the dilution should be approximately 1 pound to 8 
or 10 gallons of water. This spray is excellent for 
use while trees are dormant as it helps to keep 
them in healthy state and is particularly beneficial 
in the control of scale. 
Bordeaux Mixture. This is easily secured in pre- 
pared form at almost any drugstore, and usually 
directions for preparation and dilution are given. 
This is particularly useful in control of mildew and 
all fungus diseases, such as brown rot on. peach and 
apple, black rot in grape, or mildew on roses, etc. 
All of these sprays may be used by the home- 
owner, applying with large sprayer in orchard or 
vineyard where necessary, or knapsack sprayer for 
use where only a few trees need treatment, or even 
a small hand sprayer for use on small plants around 
the home. A small investment in equipment and 
materials may mean many dollars to you in your 
orchard or beauty to you in your home grounds. 
SPRAYING GUIDE 


FOR ROSES 
Time of Appil- 
cation Spray Materlal Enemy — 
1. When dormant. Scalecide: 1 gal. to 20 gals. water. | Scale. 
bo 
. When insects make} Garden Volck 1 part to 32 parts | Aphis or plant-lice. 
appearance, water. Leaf-hopper. 
3. When fungus ap-| Bordeaux Mixture, 8 lbs. to 50 gals.| Black-spot. 
pears. water. Repeat every 10 days. .| Mildew. 
4. When insects} Burn diseased parts and spray with | Anthracnose. 
appear, Bordeaux. 
: Hand-pick and burn fallen buds. 
6& When disease Spray plants with 2 lbs. Arsenate} Curculio. 
appears, of Lead with 50 gals. water. Add| Caterpillar. 
3 lbs. fresh Hydrated Lime. 


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