Spraying Hints for Beginners.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 5968, 10 August 1912, Page 1

Spraying Hints for Beginners.

Know what you must' spray for, then do the- work right. Don't expect any one, spray material to bo a Universal remedy. A fungus disease cannot be controlled by spraying with an insecticide. Spray, don't squirt. A tree thai is well sprayed is worth a dozen that is well sprinkled. RemonVoer that much o.f the effectiveness of spraying is' lost through improper application. When making the first application of poison for codlin moth, use a coarse uozzlo, high pressure, anil fill every calyx. Get after San Jose or other orchard scales with lime-sulphur o'' soluble oil before the buds begin to swell.

Get your 'Spraying equipment in good order several days before you must begin spraying. Bo suro that the engine and pump are working! perfectly. Valves may need re-packing, and this takes time, hence the Importance of giving the machine a thorough trial before time to spray. ff several, machines an- to be used, it is a great convenience in ma-in: repairs to have all of the .machines of tho stamo make. Broken parts arc then interchangeable. Test the spray hose several days before needed for spraying, 'fry it with the highest pressure you will use. If it bursts easily or leaks, make the needed repairs in it, or get a new hose. It will save delays at >a critical time.

When spraying, if showers come and wash off tho prison, spray a second time.

Spray those trees whother they have a crop or not. Spraying in off years is just as important as in years of heavy crops. Healthy foliagv held lute in the 50,.mi enables the trees to build stronger buds for the next crop. The fungicidal value of lime-sul-phur is increased bv the addition of arsenate of lead.

If a cold wot spell comes when apples a ni in bloom or in fruit, spray with Bordeaux mixture to prevent scab.

'A good agitator on the spray pump is us important a< a good pump. It prevents settling o( ilv poison and insures'the first of the spraying to Ijo as strong as the last. Strain all spray materials through a good, fine strainer. It avoids clogged nozzles and wasted time, . Bo sui'h that all of your hose coinlings arc of tho same size, so thae any two lengths may be coupled together. For orchard spraying, a threeeighths or half-inch hose is best, and in lengths of 50ft.