The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-16
Spray This Spring.
Burke Co., N. @.

Spray This Spring.
Editors Progressive Farmer:
1t is surely true, as stated in the last issue OF
The Progressive Farmer, that having worm-fret
apples is too easy and simple a matter to b.
neglected. The trees should be sprayed three
times. This is the case with apples and pears, &C
what we here say will apply to both.
/ WHEN TO SPRAY.
Apple and pear trees should be sprayed three
times every spring. The times at which the ap.
plications are made are as follows:
1. Shortly before the buds burst.
2. Just after the blossoms fall.
3. Two weeks after second spraying.
WHAT TO SPRAY WITH.
The material used in making the applications
is Bordeaux Mixture and Paris green, which is a
remedy for a number of fungous diseases as we'll
as such caterpillars, etc., as attack the leaves and
fruit. This may be prepared as follows: Thor
oughly dissolve 5 pounds of blue stone in 2 or 3
gallons OF hot water and add water to make Is
gallons. Stake 5 pounds of lime, adding the water
slowly to Stake thoroughly, and add water to make
rs gallons. Now pour the blue stone solution into
a clean barrel with the lime solution straining
both so as to remove all trash and grits, and stir
thoroughly. Now mix 5 ounces of Paris green
with a little water and pour into the barrel and
stir thoroughly again. The mixture is now ready
for use and must be applied within 48 hours, or it
Will lose its strength. If the lime solution and
blue stone solution are kept separate they will re-
tain their strength for a couple of months and
can be poured together in desired quantity as
needed, but when the two have been poured to-
gether to form the perfect mixture it must be an
piled within a day or two.
MAKING TIE APPLICATION.
The spraying should be done while it is fair.
for If there is a rain Immediately after snraving
the material will be washed off the trees and the
application must be made over again. But once
1T gets dried on the leaves, it will not be washed
OH. The spraying must be thoroughly done. SPRAY
the tree from at least three different sides, 80 that
some OF the material will be lodged in the blossom
end of each of the little fruits.
SPRAY PUMPS.
1t is impossible to the pump to be
used. That will depend upon the personal pref
erences of the grower. Send to the writer for
Circular No: 4 on Spraying Apparatus" which
ala you In making a good selection.
MORE INFORMATION LATER.
We will soon issue Circular No. 6 on "Sprax;no
Apples and Pears" which will give further infor,
nation on this subject. If you wish to get III.
write to me for it and 1 will send it AZ
= - 10 l. VIII also send you q blank |
which you can fill out and return to me. 40 that
your name will be on my list to receive these CIR
,ulars regularly.
Much more interest is being felt in the subject
insects and insect pests than ever before. and
nose who want to avoid the ravages of these nest.
hould get ready in advance of the season. We
Ire glad to answer inquiries at any time bn+ al
Ways remember that specimens of the insects or
helr work should be sent when it is possible to
:st them. Send specimens in tight nacLano "
lever in a letter. Write your name on the al. aLu