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MIDSUMMER FARM CATALOGUE

INSECTICIDES

We cannot in this booklet give complete
directions in the matter of· destroying insect
pests, but we have a leaflet "How
Spraying Pays" which we will send free
on application. As a general proposition
we suggest Arsenate of Lead and Lime-Sulphur
Solution for orchards or fruit
plants after the crop of fruit is harvested,
or Lime-Sulphur alone if fruit is still on
the branches.

For blight and disease we recommend
Bordeaux Mixture and Lime-Sulphur solution
since this combination will be effective in most cases. For bugs, beetles and chewing
worms Arsnate of Lead and Paris Green are most effective. In secticides in powder form
and for household use listed on last inside cover of this catalogue.

HOW AND WHEN TO SPRAY

APPLE TREES.-To prevent leaf blight
and fungus diseases and also prevent ravages
by insects, spray with Bordeaux Mixture
just as the leaves develop. A second
spraying should be made when the blossoms
fall, using Arsenate of Lead and Bordeaux
Mixture. The third spraying of Arsenate of
Lead only should be applied late in July or
in early August. For scale use Horicum.

CHERRY, PEAR AND QUINCE.-Treat
about the same as the apple, except do not
continue too late, so as to discolor the fruit.

PLUM.-Curculio.-I'his is the most difficult
of all insect pests, as the eggs are
laid in the blossoms. Trees should be
sprayed when in bud. Spray the trees with
arsenate of lead. For brown rot, and fruit
rot, treat same as for the peach.

GRAPES .-For black rot, use the Bordeaux
mixture before the leaves appear, and
continue its use, but not too late to discolor
the fruit when ripe.

GOOSEBERRIES. - Mildew. - Bordeaux
mixture or sulphide of potassium. Weekly
applications of the latter have given excellent
results.

CURRANTS.-For currant worms, spray
with hellebore, one ounce to three gallons of
water, as soon as holes appear in the leaves.
Spray again ten days later.

RASPBERRIES.-Anthracnose (Cane
Rust)-This disease has not been very successfully
treated. The best recommendations
that can now be given is to spray the
bushes thoroughly with Bordeaux before
the buds swell in the spring, and follow
this with copious applications of Bordeaux
mixture at intervals of two weeks.

STRAWBERRIES.-For leaf blight, spray
during July and August with Bordeaux.

POTATOES.-For vine disease or blight,
use the strong formulas of Bordeaux or
copper sulphate solutions. For beetles use
Paris green for liquid spraying or Slug
Shot for powder spray, as preferred. Paris
green in powder may also be used, but is
only advisable where the field is isolated
and not accessible to live animals or poultry.

CABBAGE.-Slug Shot is perhaps the best
preparation to use against the cabbage
worm. as it will not leave any injurious
aftermath. Tobacco dust may also be used.
Sulpho-tobacco soap makes a good liquid
spray for all vegetables.

MELONS, CUCUMBERS AND SQUASH.-
Use Slug Shot soon as leaves have formed,
and repeat as necessary.

DOMESTIC ANIMALS.-Spray Fly Knocker
as indicated in description of that preparation.

POULTRY HOUSES AND OUTBUILDINGS
-Whitewash, Fly Knocker, Liquid Lice
Killer, Sulpho-tobacco soap, or powder
preparations, as preferred.

HOUSEHOLD USES.-Insect powder, hellebore,
tobacco dust, Sulpho-tobacco soap,
appli ed as needed. Preparations listed on
last inside cover page.

WHAT TO SPRAY WITH

All insecticides go by freight or express
at customer's expense for charges.

ARSENATE OF LEAD.
Our stock of this is strictly fresh, from
one of the best factories in the country, and
will be found the best spraying preparation
in the entire list for the destruction of insect
pests. Use 3 lbs. to 50 gallons of water,
or if preferred, use 50 gallons of Bordeaux
mixture instead of water for dilution. Price
arsenate of lead, 1 -lb. can 25c, 5-lb. can $1,
25-lb. keg. $4.

PARIS GREEN.
For liquid spraying. Use one pound of
Paris green to 100 or 200 gallons of water
according to strength desired. It will be
found generally strong enough if one-half
pounds is stirred in a barrel (50-gallon) of
water, and allowed to stand twenty-four
hours before using. Care must be taken in
handling all poisonous liquids that animals
are not allowed to get at them. In using
Paris green in powder form use one pound
of Paris green and 20 to 50 Ibs. of flour;
mix thoroughly and apply evenly, preferably
when the dew is on the plants. Price,
1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 35c, 5-lb. pkg. $1.50.

BORDEAUX MIXTURE.
Bordeaux mixture is the standard spraying
preparation for plant diseases, fungous
growth, etc.; and this is in form of condensed
liquid. You simply add water in
proportion of 25 to 1 and it is ready for
use. 1 lb. 25c, 5 lbs. $1.00.

HAMMOND'S HORICUM.
A special liquid preparation of lime, sulphur
and salt, which will destroy San Jose
scale. All other fungus disease of plant
life are eradicated by it. Quart 50c.

FORMALDEHYDE.
Used largely for destroying smut and fungus
on grain for seed, and its use on seed
potatoes will keep potatoes smooth and
free from scab. Can usually be purchased
of your local druggist. Per 1/2 pt. 30c, pt.
50c, 5 pt. $2, gallon $3.

NICO-FUME.
A condensed preparation of tobacco which
is almost pure nicotine. The best spraying
and fumigating preparation for greenhouse
use, since it does not injure the plants or
blooms and kills aphis, red spider and mealy
bugs. For spraying use one ounce in ten
to fifteen gallons of water, and it will be
even better if a pound of whale oil soap is
added in the liquid. Price Nico-fume, 4-oz.
can 75c, pint $2, 1/2 gal. $7 .

CONKEY'S FLY KNOCKER.
Kills all flies and insects its strikes, and
drives others away. A great relief to cows
and horses. Especially valuable to dairymen.
Stock of any kind sprayed with Fly
Knocker will not be troubled with insects
while feeding. Can be economically applied
by using our Faultless Sprayer. Price, one
quart 35c, two quarts 60c, one gallon $1.
five-gallon can (jacketed) for $4.