The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-28
EXPERT TELLS HOW
TO SPRAY IN INDIANA.
w. 9. Flick Says Three Applications
are Sufficient.

W. b. Flick. the wellkrown horti-
culturist. contributes the following
timely article on spraying in Indiana
10 the current number OF the Market
Growers Journal:
To control insects and the diseases
which affect orchard fruit growing in
Indiana. three sprayings are usually
sufficient
The first spraying with Bordeaux ar
senate mixture. full strength (formu-
la No. ID. on all trees and bushes be-
fore the bloom opens
The second spraying. just after the
bloom fails. with formula No. /. full
strength. except on the tenderer fruits.
as peach. plum. cherry. etc. when use
half strength formula No. -
The third spraying. about ten days
or two weeks after the second spraying.
with Bordeaux mixture full and half
strength as given for the second spray
ing
These three applications are usually
all that is necessary 10 control our
common orchard enemies: but some
times the seasons for spraying are ex-
cessively rainy. in which case a fourth
application. the first week in August.
Of arsenate Of lead formula No. a..
This formula is also efiate OF the cod
ling moth.
II the San Jose scale insects have
been discovered or located anywhere
near your orchard you should spray
your fruit and other trees with lime
and sulphur wash (formula No. ~ al
least once each year. in the winter or
late fall. after the leaves have fallen
10 prevent serious serious damage by
those insects. This is the only safe
plan. III you wait until they have been
discovered in your orchard they may
have done irreparabie damage. Better
begin in time.
They are effectually controlled by APP
pliCations Of lime and sulphur wash
formula No. a.. This formula is also
effective as a fungicide and can be
substituted for the first spraying but
must not be applied after the buds
have begun 10 swell
Thoroughness Is the main secret of
successful spraying. Every portion Of
the surface OF the tree Ozark. leaves
ami fruit must be covered with film
OF the mixture. You can spray nearly
all the surface from the windward
side by working around the tree. but
not all. Do not neglect to cover the
remaining portion as soon as the wind
shifts 10 the proper direction.
Spraying for san Jose scale must be
done in late fall o. during the winter.
when the trees are dormant. and must
be thorough in The highest sense OF
that word. Every insect must be
touched by the wash TO insure destruc-
ton. If thoroughly done one sprayin Z
each year will be sufficient TO control
this destructive insect.
For Irish potatoes apply Bordeaux
arsenate Of lead formula No. II when
bugs first appear in the spring, and
continue throughout the season with
intervals Of about two weeks. and IN
til the tubers are fully formed.
There are many good spray pumps.
machines and other apparatus on the
market. and each one can investigate
and buy as 10 his needs. For the ordi-
nary farm orchard a barrel outfit IS
preferabie-one which can be conveyed
about the premises on the wagon OF
other vehicle a cane pole with a
light brass tube running through il or
a gas pipe attached 10 the hose and
having the nozzle az the upper end.
is necessary to reach into the tops OF
trees. Wit this pole and standing in
the wagon. one can reach a high tree
effectively. For large orchards a power
sprayer is resirahle and necessary.
Anyone who hopes 10 grow fruit sue
cessfully anywhere in the United
safes. without spraying Is destined to
grievous disappointment
[For the various formulate referred
20 in the article. write 70 w. b. Flick.
Secretary State Horticultural SOci-
ETY.. indianapolis. Ind.-Edl