SEED TREATMENT 
(For Disease Control) 
The following recommendations are suggested: 
Treatment for the prevention of damping-off fungi: 
Oz. per Teaspns. 
Bu. per Lb. 
Beans, Linta yer. eee ee Spergon 2 Weis) 
Beans, Snap and Pole.......... Spergon 2 1/3 
Peas.) English as eee Spergon 2 1/3 
Gowpeas oes ose aoe Spergon 2 (pote) 
SWeCts Gorn ieee Arasan 2 \y 
Broccoli was a.tey ete Arasan ly 
Cantaloupe sigs eee Spergon or Semesan ] 
GarrolPog is none eeirk ees Spergon %/, 
Celery een ey ere Spergon or Semesan 3, 
Cabbage, Cauliflower, etc...Arasan or Semesan iy 
Cucumber cee ee Spergon or Semesan ] 
Eegplanty) ge eee Semesan 3, 
Escarolle sy ie ee Spergon or Semesan 1 
Dettucekrae eee en ee Semesan 1 
Bepper gai 50 a0 crane ae Semesan ly 
Spitlachy)22 oe Shee Mata. Spergon or Arasan Vy 
Lomato 1.2.25) eure Sree Semesan 1 
Watermelon J) eae ee Spergon or Semesan 1 
The seed and seed treatment material should be thoroughly 
mixed together in a rotary drum mixer until all the seed are 
uniformly coated with the treatment material. In most cases 
this will take from three to five minutes at a speed of forty 
revolutions per minute. If Arasan is used on Beans and Peas 
use one-half as much as the Spergon recommendation. Do not 
use more material than recommended. Screen off excess dust. 
Bichloride of Mercury (Corrosive sublimate) treatment 
affecting organism on surface of seeds: 
Cucumbers: Dilute 1:1000, immersing seed for 10 minutes. 
Less hard seeds: Dilute 1:1000, immersing seeds for 5 min- 
utes. 
For small quantities of seed dissolve 1 tablet in 1 pint of 
water. 
For larger quantities dissolve 1 0z. of the powder form in 
7 gallons of water. It is advisable to dissolve the powder in 
a small quantity (a pint or quart) of boiling water first. 
Place seed in loosely woven cloth bags (about one-half full). 
Submerge bags in solution and stir with a stick to loose ad- 
hering bubbles. After soaking the proper length of time, re- 
move bags and drain thoroughly. Seed should be washed for 
15 minutes in several changes of water. Then spread in thin 
layers to allow to dry. 
Do not prepare solution of bichloride of mercury in metal 
containers. Only glass, earthenware or wooden vessels should 
be used. In working with the compound, the greatest caution 
should be exercised, as it is extremely poisonous. 
HOT WATER TREATMENT FOR CONTROL OF 
SEED-BORNE DISEASES 
BLACK ROT. Cabbage seed which is not known to be free 
from the black rot organism should be soaked in water held 
at 122° F. for 25 minutes (cauliflower and broccoli, 18 min- 
utes). Use an accurate thermometer and hold the temperature 
within 1° F. of that specified to control the disease without 
injuring the seed. Fill a cheesecloth bag two-thirds full of 
seed, tie the top, immerse it in the hot water and then stir it 
enough to remove the air. After treatment, dip the seed in 
cold water, drain and spread them in a thin layer to dry. 
Use new land for seedbeds or old land in which cabbage or 
other cruciferous crops have not been grown for two years. 
Do not use plants from a plant bed in which black rot has 
been found. 
DILUTION TABLE FOR INSECTICIDES AND 
FUNGICIDES 
Average amounts needed to make spray 
Material 50 Gal. 4 Gal. 1 Gal. 
Alltox No. 400........ 2 Ibs. 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
Arsenate of Lead.... 3 Ibs. 20 tblspns. 5 tblspns. 
Black Leaf 40.......... ] pt. 8 tspns. 2 tspns. 
Ceresatl gree rere ] Ib. 3tblspns. 214 tspns. 
Copper-A Comp..... 2 Ibs. 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
COpotox753 vee 2 Ibs. 10 tblspns. 714 tspns. 
DDT 25% Emlsn... 1 pt. 8 tspns. 2 tspns. 
DDT 50% Wetble...114 lbs. 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
Dithane D-14 _...._. 1 qt. 51% tblspns. 4 tspns. 
(Zinc Sulphate) .. 1% Ib. 4 tspns. 1 tspn. 
Dithane Z-78 .......... 114 lbs. 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
Ferma te jcc sere 1 Ib. 9 1/3 tblspns. 7 tspns. 
Fish Oil Soap.......... 114 lbs. 2 07. 1 tblspn. 
Gamtox Wettable 
LO ieee ee eres 114 lbs 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
Garden Volck 
SDlay ee ees 2 qts 5 ozs. 7 tspns. 
Isotox Wettable 
ING 3200 cece ere VY lb. 4 tblspns. 1 tbIspn. 
Kryocidem secee 3 1b 13 tbIspns. 31/3 tblspns. 
Manganese 
Sulphate; 2 114 lbs. 6 2/3 tblspns 5 tspns. 
Nicotine Pyrox 
Garden Spray .... 14 lbs. 1 lb. 3 tblspns. 
NiICOtrOl fier, cee Lat: 5 tblspns. 4 tspns. 
Oil Emulsion 
(RICO) Sana eee 1 gal. 1014 02. 2 OZ. 
Patzate eee 114 lbs 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
Penetrol ee eee. 1 qt. 5 tblspns. 4 tspns. 
Phygon: x es Vy lb 3tblspns. 214 tspns. 
Red Arrow 
Insect Spray ........ ] pt. 8 tspns. 2 tspns. 
RHothane WP-50 ..114 lbs. 8 tblspns. 2 tblspns. 
SCaleCiG@ a ee 3173. eals. 2 pts. Vy pt. 
Spergon Wettable ..114 Ibs. 10 2/3 tblspns. 8 tspns. 
Sullocideseat a 1 qt. 5 tblspns. 4 tspns. 
Synchlor 50-W ........ 1 Ib. 6 2/3 tblspns. 5 tspns. 
Triton B-1956 ........ 114 072. 3/4, tspn. 20 drops 
Zinc Sulphate .......... 114 lbs. 4 tblspns. 3 tspns. 
AMOUNTS OF INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
REQUIRED PER ACRE 
CROP SPRAYING DUSTING 
Beans 75 to 125 gals. 20 to 35 Ibs. 
Broccoli 75 to 150 gals. 20 to 35 Ibs. 
Cabbage 75 to 150 gals. 20 to 35 Ibs. 
Cauliflower 100 to 200 gals. 20 to 50 lbs. 
Celery 75 to 150 gals. 20 to 30 lbs. 
Cucurbits 75 to 200 gals. 25 to 35 lbs. 
Eggplant 75 to 200 gals. 20 to 60 Ibs. 
Peas 75 to 200 gals. 25 to 35 Ibs. 
Peppers 75 to 150 gals. 20 to 35 lbs. 
Potatoes 75 to 175 gals. 20 to 40 lbs. 
Strawberries 75 to 125 gals. 20 to 30 lbs. 
Sweet Potatoes 75 to 200 gals. 15 to 50 lbs. 
Tomatoes 75 to 200 gals. 25 to 35 lbs. 
Turnips 75 to 175 gals. 20 to 35 Ibs. 
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NOTE: Amounts of spray or dust required depend chiefly 
upon stage of growth, variety of crop and severity of insect 
infestation or disease infection. 
Sapper eee 
52 KILGORE’S FLORIDA STORES: Plant City, Belle Glade, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Homestead, Miami, 
Ocala, Pahokee, Palmetto, Pompano Beach, Sanford, Vero Beach, Wauchula, 
West Palm Beach. 
