Show LOOK OUT FOR PESTS there is some san jose scale in the orchards of this county in n looking through my orchard I 1 find san jose scale on some of the young apricot trees and it had done considerable damage before T I 1 detected it you may m ay detect it by the formation if a gummy substance and the redish color of the inner bark to destroy pare the rough bark away and appy a mixture inix ture 1 part coal oil 5 parts soap 14 oz copperas de solved to each gallon mix well and paint the affected parts this mixture is a sure shot on green aphis and apple mildew and a good wash for your rose buds and all flowering plants which may be sprayed or applied with a small wash brush shake shak e the mixture from the brush unto the plants keep insects from injuring your roses and flowers where net worms form on your trees especially plums it is best to cut the nest and limbright out and burn bum if a close watch is not kept on our orchards lards we will lose thousands of dollars in fruit keep the orchards clean now while they are young and in the absence of a county tree inspector we must exercise due care wal wm oneil |