The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-06-19
Pests Of The Tobacco Crop.

fungi. Much OF this damage may be
prevented by proper attention. 10
bacco. like Othe:. crops must be spray
ed or busted With an insecticide. 1he
best treatment for tobacco and one
hat is entirely safe. is the following:
l'arlS green. pOui'
Flowers Of sulphur. 3 to pounds
Powdered sOapstOne or air siaked lime
100 pounds.
Directions. Mix thoroughly and ap-
ply 10 he plants while wet With dew
or rain. The first treatment should
be applied soon after the plants have
been set out. Tie second two or
three weeks later. and Il third two or
three weeks after the second. If the
weather is wet. more frequent treat
mcnts may be necessary, but usually
three treatments viii be sufficient
for the crop and season. No treat
ment should be given within fifteen
DAYS from time or harvesting crop.
The best instrument for applying
the above powder is q so-called pow
der gun. Addresses Of dealers in
powder Guns will be furnished by the
underS gnCd to those who want them.
The above powder may also be put on
by iarring from / coarse sack held IN
the hand. or bv two sacks attached
one 20 each end OF 4 pole long enough
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t''S ""f ne S''th l'"i' 81 the lea''
ieaNlll4 ne outer SNihS intact II
makes irregular or hlo'ch mines III the
leaNcS. Many 'onacco growers ms
take 'hi9 'o' H'"u or :o' que 10
! Wet weather. ms niue insect does
cODSIUpr:l Die IN ItlfN some O(1 lItipS