Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-04-04

spraying the orchard? No, there is
no fundamental reason which can
| be advanced save that we probably
have not thought and studied along
; this line as much as we should.
| Sometimes we fail to realize how eff
| fective spraying may prove in pro-
| tecting the fruit from damage and
| insuring the harvesting OF a Zine
crop which will supply not only the
| immediate needs Of the family, but
possibly furnish surplus for mar
ket and an abundance for canning,
so that the home may be supplied
with plenty Of fruit at seasons or
the wear when the orchard is not
in bearing.
OF course, each variety Of tree and
each type of orchard needs to bF
sprayed and handled in a somewhat
different manner. 1t is Impossible
therefore, in an article OF this CHAR
acter to give advice concerning all
Of the different fruits at this time.
On account Of the fact that peaches
are grown in association with the
great majority of our homes in Geor-
gia and that this constitutes our
most important and generally cult1-
waited fruit, the suggestions which
pertain relative to the spraying and
handling Of peach trees have been
presented. This summary, prepared
by the horticultural division Of the
Georgia State College Of Agriculture,
contains the best suggestions which
can be offered along this line, and
represents the most advanced work
which has been done up to the pres
ent time.
A Schedule for Spraying Peaches
During the dormant season use
line-sulphur solution diluted to test
as degrees Baume. When trees are
badly infested with scale, make two
applications, one in the fall and an
other as late in spring as possible,
before growth begins. If one appl1'
cation is made, make 1t in spring,
last Of February or early March.
2-As soon as the shucks fall,
about ten days after. petals drop,
use self-boiled ,lime-sulphur $3.50.
To each SO gallons of this add two
pounds arsenate of lead paste or one
pound of powder. This is an impor-
tant spraying to prevent Wormy
fruit.
3-Two or three weeks later re-
peat No. 2.
4-Use self boiled linle-sulphur
alone four weeks before fruit Is due
to ripen. This spraying is very i'm.
portant to prevent rot in shipment
as we'll as on the trees. Never, use
arsenate of lead with this applica-
ton.
5-Lice on, peach trees can be con-
trolled by the use of BLACK Leaf
40'' or soap solution. ..r
6-The peach trees should be
wormed in the fall and the borers
removed with a knife, care being
taken not to entirely girdle the tree.
The wounds made in looking for bor-
ers may be painted with a white
lead and disinfectant paint.
Now just few words about how
to make or obtain these sprays. AS,
it is already too late for the dor
mant spray it will be omitted at
this time.
Self Boiled me-Sulphur-This is
an excellent fungicide to be used on
peaches, taking the place of Bor-
deaux mixture that was formerly
used.
Lime, fresh and unslaked. pounds
Sulphur, flowers or flour. 8 pounds,
Water so gallons
Smaller quantities than given in
this formula should not be used, but
the amounts may be changed to It,
16-100 or 24-24-150, or to any other
quantities larger than the above
when same proportions are adhered
to. .':'
Use a barrel that holds SO gal
Ions. Place the lime in the bottom
of the barrel. Pour on the lime
enough hot water to start the slak-
ing. AS soon as the shaking starts,
pour in the sulphur, which should be
previously mixed with enough wa
ter to make it run. Keep adding
enough water to prevent the lime
from becoming dry, but not enough
to cool off the shaking process. Per-
NIT this to continue for five min
utes, unless orange streaks appear,
then Immediately fill the barrel with
cold water.
Some practice is needed to make
the best self-boiled line-sulphur. 1t
is not desirable to have a mixture
that is underheated, for then the,
sulphur settles and is difficult to
use. On the other hand, it is nee
cssary to stop the heating before the
lime and sulphur become too strong
solution. If reddish streaks ap-
pear through the mixture, the sui
phur has been overheated.
Arsenate of Lead-Insects that
eat by biting can be killed when
they feed on the exposed portion of
plants, by the use of a stomach
poison. OF these, arsenate of lead
is undoubtedly the best. Arsenate
Of lead comes from the manufac-
1turer in two forms: the powdered
and the paste. Either Of these
forms can be used. One pound of
powdered arsenate of lead, or two
pounds of paste, to SO gallons of
water. To prepare for use, either
the paste or powdered form, mix
with a small quantity of water, stir
] ring until the mixture becomes
smooth. Arsenate OF lead may be