The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-05-29
The Orchard and Garden

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Insects will demand attention thi,
month until vegetation ceases. Mucl
of the success in fruit growing depend.
upon the close watching and proper
combating of these enemies Only the
leading pests can be mentioned.
Bark Lice--These, especially the oys-
tcrshell bark louise, has much increased
lately. II a tree from the nursery is
infested, don't plant il, but charge it TO
the nurscryman. If an infested tree
has been planted, pull it up and plant
another. If an established tree shows
this pest, paint it over, before the
growth begins, with lard oil, or other
cheap non-drying oil. Several have
used crude petroleum with success.
Canker WornIs-Barricr- OF tar or
printers ink upon bands of strong pa
per, put around the trunk, will keep the
winsless female from ascending. Where
the insects have reached the top, laid
eggs, and the worms" are already at
work on the foliage, prevention is use
less. Birds will destroy some. Some
western orchardists have found benefit
from the use of Paris gIeen-a table
spoonful to pailful Of water. svringcd
upon the tree.
The Tent Caterpillar-We have in
l,nn I,-ie l<-s
The caterpillars, when Matched. keep
together and form web or tent" As
soon as one of these is seen. destroy il
IN the morning or evening. when the
insects are within. a hand with or
without glove, to remove the tent,
and foot TO crush the whole. are all
appliances needed.
Borers are not Matched within the tree.
The eggs are laid on the bark. and the
catcrpillars then eat their way in. When
within, their presence Is shown by saw
dust, by gum. by a depression in the
bark. all near the root. When discoy-
cred, cut out with knife or probe. or
Kill with wire probe.
Curculio. especially destructive to the |
plum, and often so to the peach and |
other fruits, can only be treated by sha-
king off with a jar. catching on sheet
or some substitute and killing. II any
one offers a curculio preventive. Try be-
fore buying.
Plant lice, often in crowds on the end
IF cherry and other twigs, are easily
killed by tobacco water.
Thin the Fruit--Rcally choice fruit
AN only be had by thinning. and those
Who grow for market, find that it pays.
The sooner the thinning is done after
he fruit has fairly set. the better. In
nose seasons. one-half is too little 10
emove.
Raspberries and Blackberrics-Whe
ew shoots start from the ground. al
Nv only those 10 grow that are needed
'ovices need TO be reminded that next
ears fruit will be horne on stems that
ave grown this year, and that those
hich bear fruit this year will die. )
Home Markets-lt is mistake TO
oppose that large cities afford the only
markets. Those dealers who
,ss by flourishing towns and villages ;
get their fruit To New York. Phila-
,lphia. etc, often makes mistake As :,
general thing small places are often
'orly supplied with fruit, often having
Ily that which has been sent TO the
rye centcrs. and from there distribu,-
TO them. II will pay TO build up
lrket near home. -
a succession of early, and ~
len the weather is settled. put in Long
ood for winter.
cabbages and Cauliflowcrs- Sow the
er varieties. The plants of early 20
Ids need to be frequently hoed or Nj
led. tn
odds and Ends-Apply Paris green et'
potatoes as soon as up. *
;ow sweet herbs in seed-bed for sol
ply OF plants, to occupy the soil in
en- other crops come of. ms
him all thickly sown crops as soon as ms ms
y can be handled, while the ground
moist.
bust squashes, melons, and all Of that
lily, as soon as the plants are up, with
sir.slaoked lime, or a mixture Of
ter and ashes, to kcep OF insects.