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 for 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 recommended 
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 treatment of 
disease of bulbs but must be used with caution. Weigh carefully and do 
not leave in solution to exceed 20 minutes. 
