Tho following is used with remarkable success at Home now, both for insect life, and also to prevent rabbits eating the green crops, the edges of tho field being subjected to it; — lioz. soaft soap, dissolved in boiling water; l£oz. kerosene oil to be added ; add water to make two gallons. Apply with fine syringe at early ,morn, before sun can effect foliage. Only Fa thin coating is necessary, and it may require re-doing after wet weather. This is excellent for roses, vines, apple and peach trees, etc., in fact, any-where where animal life is not wanted, and in the above proportions no harm can ensue.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2357, 17 May 1892, Page 3
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106Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Temuka Leader, Issue 2357, 17 May 1892, Page 3
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