The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-04-27

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the paper slit with knife. two OF
three times across a very small space
so the stem of the cabbage, slip one
of these collars around the stem. The
paper should then be spread out flat
next to the ground.
Cabbage Worms-Spray with arsen-
ate Of lead. While this remains on the
leaves the outer leaves are taken off
before the cabbage is eaten and no
harm comes from using the poison.
Onion MiIdew-When onions are af-
fected with mildew, the tops wither
and die. A violet mildew may be
seen on the plants. If detected in
time, spray with Bordeaux mixture
and resin fish-eil soap.
Pea Aphis-These aphides are pea
green in color They attack the
young vines and later the stems and
sap the life of the plant Nicotine
sulphate and kerosene-soap emulsion
are good remedies if applied when the
insect first begins attack early in the
spring.
Tomato Flea-BeetIe-This little fell
not trouble the west side gardener,
but the eastside person has to be on
the look out. Duck. guineas and other
domestic fowls eat the beetles and
larvae. Arsenate of lead is the best
remedy. Sometimes a single applica-
ton at the proper time will do the
work, although two or three applica-
lions are usually required.
Tomato FIea-BettIe-Thi little fell
low frequently attacks tomatoes and
does considerable damage. BY dipping
young plants in lead-arsenate solution
at the rate of 1 pound to so gallons
of water, before setting out. it will
protect the tomato vines from injury.
Bordeaux mixture will also do the
work.
Turnip worm-Treat the turnip for
this worm the same as recommended
for cabbage, using an arsenate of lead
spray.
Sugs-Slugs may be controlled by
using lime in any form, quicklime be-
ing the most useful sprinkled over the
plants and scattered about the haunts
of the slugs. SCOT, dust and sifted
wood ashes are sometimes used to adj
vantage.
How to Make the Sprays Used.
Bordeaux Mixture and Resin Fish,
OiI-Resin fish-oil soap is added. to
the Bordeaux mixture by using two
thirds to 1 ounce of the fish oil to
gallon of the Bordeaux. Add the wa
ter to the oil few drops at time,
stirring well until thoroughly mixed.
kerosene-soap EmuIslon-This is
made by combining 1 gallon of kero-
sene and one-fourth pound of laundry
soap, or 1 pound of whale-oil (fish
OLD or other soap, or 1 pint of soft
soap with half a gallon of water. The
laundry soap, if dry, is shaved and
dissolved in boiling water and then
poured (away from the fire. while
still boiling into the kerosene. The
mixture is then churned rapidly s to
10 minutes, by pumping the liquid |
back upon itself by means of a spray |
n with a nozzle throwing a strong |
stream. 1t is necessary to have a |
sprayer in order to make this solu-
ion. In mixing ready for spraying,
Use / part Of the emulsion to Is parts
If water. Spray In dense fog or fine
mist.
Arsenate Of Lead-This is sold In
10Th powder and paste forms. At the
ate Of 2 pounds of powder or 4
pounds of paste to so gallons of water
t will destroy cabbage worms and
Ldult potato beetles.
Nicotine SuIphate-For small gar
len plots, teaspoonful Of nicotine
ulphate should be used to 1 gallon of
water to which Inch cube of hard
Dap is added. If larger quantity is
esired, use 1 fluid ounce to 8 gallons
t water with the addition of one-half
found of soap.