. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. (K Business Book For Business Mem Second Edition Thoroughly Revised and Brong^ht up to Date . ^ No dry-as-dust botanical classifications, but tells you just how to produce marketable plants and cut flowers in the best and cheapest way. Treats of over 200 subjects and is freely illustrated with fine half-tone engravings. Price, $, Prepaid by Sscpress or Mail. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. Caxton BuUdlnc, I^UIf^JIf^A 508 8. Dearborn Street, UIIIUAuU. Mention Tlie Review when you write. ing wilt. Poisonous substances, such as Paris green or arsenate of
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. (K Business Book For Business Mem Second Edition Thoroughly Revised and Brong^ht up to Date . ^ No dry-as-dust botanical classifications, but tells you just how to produce marketable plants and cut flowers in the best and cheapest way. Treats of over 200 subjects and is freely illustrated with fine half-tone engravings. Price, $, Prepaid by Sscpress or Mail. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. Caxton BuUdlnc, I^UIf^JIf^A 508 8. Dearborn Street, UIIIUAuU. Mention Tlie Review when you write. ing wilt. Poisonous substances, such as Paris green or arsenate of lead, while good for leaf-eating caterpillars,. are useless against stinging insects, and probably a soapy spray, to kill by con- tact, would be futile. If, however, the bug flies, is something akin to the aphides, and can be hit by a spray of nicotine, soap or something similar, such a spray should kill the pests. It is well to remember, however, that cu- cumbers have tender foliage and a strong spray will scorch them. The most certain way to destroy the pests would be to use hydrocyanic acid gas. A weak dose would undoubtedly kill the bugs, but in hot weather there is great danger of also injuring the plants. A weak, all-night exposure is what I should recommend as the most positive cure. The formula for using this gas has often been given in The Beview. Remember that it is a most DARWIN TULIPS On Hand—Immediate DeHvery Clara Butt (apple blossom), Baronne de la Tonnaye (rose-pink). Geaneriana Lutea (fine yellow). Gretchen (pale rose). Pride of Haarlem (deep scarlet, extra large). $ per 100, $ per 1000 Hyacinths (En route) Grand Maitre (deep blue), Grandesse (white). King of Blues (blue), Gertrude (red), Moreno (red), L'Innocence (white). $ per 100, $ per 1000 Raymond W. Swelt Saxonville, iMaasachuaetts Maatioa TOe Bmrttw when yon wrltt. D. D. P. ROY SKKnS-BFLBS-PrANTS 168 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO. ILL,. deadly gas and use the greatest care in applying it.
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