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,i; .. . • , ", ,f. *.• Moth, two three pounds of -lead arsenate plus one and one-half pounds of a <50 per cent dry wettable DDD (Rothane) powder, in each one hundred gallons of spray. Where red mites are present it may be an advantage to use parathion instead of the lead arsenate and DDD.' In that case the paragon should be used at "the rate of two pounds of a 16 per cent powder. This spray should be started eight or ten days after the petal-fall spray. ~ Second Cover Spray ^ : In recent years Brooks spot and Blotch infection have been on the' increase. While there is less danger of infection from scab and rusts, it is well to keep the fruit and foliage protected against these diseases. A combination spray will give the best protection against all of these diseases. A combination spray of sulphur and Ferbam would be best for this purpose, using eight pounds of flotation sulphur, or five pounds of other good sulphur paste, or five pounds of a dry wettable sulphur plus one pound of Ferbam and add two pounds of a 60 per cent DDT powder to take care of codling moth. This spray should be applied about fourteen days after the first cover spray. ; Third Cover Spray
This spray is important for the control of Brooks spot, Blotch; end Bitter Rot. By this time the weather may be too warm to use a sulphur fungicide, so to reduce the danger of injury to fruit and leaves it would be advisable to use either one hnd one-half pounds of Ferban or a 2-4-100 Bordeaux mix tare. For codling moth add two pounds of a 60 percent DDT powder in each one hundred gallons of spray. Since it is difficult to know what the Red Mite situation is it is well for growers to makt a careful check on red mite; if they areactive a psiticide should be edded in this spray. Feerth Cover Spray <■ -
Some research has shown that a fungicide applies early in July Is most effective in the control of Brooks Spot. Since this disease has caused damage in past years, it would seem advisable to use a fungicide in this spray. Use either 'one and one-half pounds of Ferbam or 2-4-100 Bordeaux mixture in each one hundred gallons. If Ferbam is used, it would be advisable to use a spreader to prevent spotting of the fruit. Add one and one-half pounds of a 60 percent DDD (Rothane) for leaf roller if this insect is present or caused damage in 1050. If Japanese beetles are present add two
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