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Formulas for Sprays and Dips 
Thrip spray 
2 ounces of Tarter Emetic 
2 ounces of brown sugar or honey 
3 gallons of water 
Mix well and spray weekly after foliage is in third leaf. Sure 
kill of thrip. 
Bicloride of Mercury Dip. 
1 oz. of Bicloride of Mercury 
7 gallons of water 
Soak 10 to 12 hours immediately preceding planting. Plant wet. 
Must be used in earthen or wooden containers. Kills thrips and is 
also beneficial for control of scab. 
Lysol Dip 
1 tablespoon of Lysol 
1 gallon of water 
Soak 4 to 6 hours immediately preceding planting. Highly re- 
commended for control of bulb diseases. 
New Improved Ceresan Dip 
1 oz. of N. I. Ceresan 
3 gallons of water 
Newest of the bulb dip treatments. Considered the best for treat- 
ment of disease of bulbs but must be used with caution. Weigh care- 
fully and do not leave in solution to exceed 20 minutes. 

