Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
THE VINE DISEASE,
A Remedy Uncovered.

The vine is prOverbially fruitful, but it Is at
the same time very subject to disc ase. Period
ically it is attacked by ailments of novel ana
mysterious character, which work disastrous
ravages in the most precious vineyards Such
was the oidium, which more than thirty years
ago completely destroyed the vineyards of the
island of Madeira, and very seriously reduced
the produce of the Xerez district. Such was
the phylloxera, which more recently made
itself felt chiefly In the vineyards OF Southern
France, and such was the destructive agent that
has converted many fine vineyards In this
neighborhood into rows of dead stumps. As in
other forms of disease, however, SO In these, the
advance of scientific knowledge and the prac-
tice of careful observation now enables the ap-
propriate remedies to tread very closely on their
heels. We have Just begun to experience the
benefits of the subsection of the para
sitical enemies of our orange groves. when
most happily we able to announceAthe
discovery of a positive and perfect REMEDY
for the vine disease also. This has been de-
termined by observation to be fungus growth.
and the honor of inventing the appropriate
antidote has been carried off by resident of
Los Angeles, who has secured patent upon 1t.
The remedy in question is known as Ongerth's
insecticide and disinfectant powder the sole
rights of the sale of which have been secured
by the enterprising firm of Messrs. F. W. Braun
Co., wholesale druggists of this city. The
merits OF the invention have been fully tested
during the past season. and approved by vari-
Gus wine growers. These certify that vines
that appeared almost dead have been revivified
and started into fresh and vigorous growth by
its application. 1t is also non poisonous and
in no way Injuries the fruit The following let
ter from Mr.. Albert Brigden, general manager
of the Sierra Madre Vintage Co., Lamanda
Park, will show what beneficial results follow
the proper application of the Ongerth Insecti-
eide Powder:
LAMANDA PARK, January 10, 1890.
0ngerth Grating Compound Co.:
GENTLEMEN-At your request I give my ex-
perience with the "Ongerth Insecticide and
Disnfectant," which has been a most crafty.
ing one l find it not only preventative of the
"Mal Nero" or vine disease, but substitute for
sulphur in case of mildew. 1 made three ap-
plications; first, when the vines were about a
foot high, then when in bloom or "in flower
and for the third and last time from the COM
mencement to end of July, according to the
weather and signs of mildew. Warm, still
days are the best to apply it, but do not know
that the presence of fog or dew on the vines is
detrimental Besides its good effect as a pre-
ventative of the vine disease. have great faith
in its preventing mildew, for although the last
season was very wet and favorable for mildew,
we had the finest grapes In many years, where
we had heretofore used sulphur. My method
ofapplication is with an ordinary sulphur bel
lows, only stop up the end and let the DOW
der come out of small opening little
above the centre of the can. The can
should be used little lets than half
full, and the bellows pressed gently. This
blows the air on top of the powder and creates
thin cloud of the Insecticide By having the
Inc fx.f n eiI - T%l,1
can stand up and introduce the can into the
center of the vine and get the powder on the
under side of the leaves and stock. Care
should be taken to get as little on the grapes as
possible for what naturally settles and the
fumes created by evaporation will be suffi-
cient. This powder I believe quite harmless,
and with care 1t can be used on the finest table
grapes used a little less than five pounds to
each 1000 vines for each application. For
badly affected vines would recommend lib.
eral use of Insecticide shortly after pruning
and before plowing" again when the shoots
are four or five inches long, and again when
the shoots are in blossom, and once more ii
there should be any signs of mildew. One
man should do from 1000 to 10000 vines per
day. Think suitable instrument one of the
prime requisites in the successful use of this
remedy. Yours respectfully,
ALBERT BRIGDEN.
All appliances and full instructions can be
had on application to Messrs Braun Co.
and no time should be lost by those interested
In putting into practical use remedy so wei
recommended and guaranteed.
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remedy for you For sale by G. f. Heinzeman
122 North Main street
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