. Catalogue. Nurseries (Horticulture) Michigan Monroe Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. 62 GREENING BROS.' CATALOGUE AND FRUIT GROWERS' GUIDE. The prevalence of the dis- ease of the Plum commonly known as the "Black Knot," which has so much discourag- ed people in the Eastern states from giving to the Plum its merited share of at- tention, has as yet done but little damage west of Lake Erie, but its appearance should be guarded against, and its ravages prevented by keeping the tree
. Catalogue. Nurseries (Horticulture) Michigan Monroe Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. 62 GREENING BROS.' CATALOGUE AND FRUIT GROWERS' GUIDE. The prevalence of the dis- ease of the Plum commonly known as the "Black Knot," which has so much discourag- ed people in the Eastern states from giving to the Plum its merited share of at- tention, has as yet done but little damage west of Lake Erie, but its appearance should be guarded against, and its ravages prevented by keeping the trees in a healthy condition, which is done by good cultivation, and remov- ing the Knot by amputation Dn its first appearance. Noth- ing is more favorable to the growth of the black fungus, or knot, - than neglect. But the great enemy of the plum is the insect known as the Curculio, a small dark brown beetle which punctures the fruit in depositing its egg, from which is hatched the destructive grub, and causing the fruit to drop prematurely and rot. Two ways of de- stroying the Curculio and sav- ing the crop of fruit are rec- ommended, viz: First: Spread a large sheet suitable for the purpose un- der the tree, and then jar the tree so as to shake down all the fruits that have been stung, as well as all the Cur- culios. Both insect and stung fruit are destroyed. Begin to do this as soon as the blos- som falls, and keep it up daily or at least tri-weekly until the fruit is half grown. The morning is the best time to do this, when the insects are chilled and stupid. Second: Another remedy, and the one generally adopted now, doubtless, is the spray- ing of the tree, directions for which are given on page 33. If those who really to grow fine crops of this most delicious fruit will try either of these remedies and it up rigidly, they will be successful. ABUNDANCE PLUM. From a Photograph. desire follow Varities marked with an asterisk * are the most valuable for market. Our Trees a Livin
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