Lime 
The use of lime for growing crops is over 2,000 
years old in many places, yet authors seldom write 
about it. I consider lime the best soil conditioner 
I have used. I use it for control of white grub 
worms, eel worms, and many other bugs. 
A number of years ago a manufacturer of canned 
foods told me he inquired from the schools of Ne- 
braska and Iowa about growing peas. The replies 
came back that peas were not adapted to his locality. 
During the depression he talked to a truck raiser 
from Minnesota who said he could grow peas any- 
where. He hired the truck grower at $250 per month 
and the results were the best peas he had ever seen. 
The ground was prepared as usual except one 
ton of lime was put on each acre and when planted 
the seed was inoculated. He was well pleased to pay 
$150 extra per month for the knowledge and demon- 
stration. 
When I plant cucumber, squash, and pumpkin 
seed, I use two tablespoonfuls of lime in every hill 
mixed with the soil. Result: no bug trouble. I also 
use it for cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, 
celery, beets, and onions. 
Many trees; such as, elm, linden, cherry, and 
plum like lime in large quantities. Others like it 
in smaller quantities. 
Warning—Do not use lime on acid loving plants; 
such as, blackberries and blueberries. 
Sulphur 
Sulphur can be used for control of bugs and 
worms on roses and other flowers and plants that 
do not like lime. Sulphur is often used for control 
of red spiders in evergreens. Sulphur oil sprays 
are used for control of San Jose Scale. 
Copper Sulphate 
Copper sulphate and other copper compounds can 
be used as a minor plant food and soil disinfectant 
where lime or sulphur are not used or in combination 
with them when used. Copper sulphate, either as a 
spray or plant food, will control many ailments 
caused by fungus. Lime, either as a plant food or 
spray, seems to help control lice and eating insects. 
For acid loving plants, sulphur often answers a 
similar purpose. 
