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Currant Worms and Rose Slug, How to Destroy with' Hellebore. 2
Remarks. —This would be about at the rate of 1 lb. of the hellebore to 35 gals, of water; and if this much is needed, and it is put into a barrel containing this much water a day or two before it is to be applied, first pouring boiling water upon it in a pail; etc., as if the bowl was used, then stirring it 3 or 3times daily, it will be ready for use; but cover up carefully, that nothing may drink of it and be thus also destroyed.
II. For the Rose Slug. —The same strength of the solution of the hellebore will also destroy the rose slug, generally, by a single application, if thoroughly done; but if one application fails apply again more thoroughly.
Chloride of lime dusted on both sides of the leaves has also destroyed the currant worm; but this soon absorbs dampness from the air, hence must be kept in an air-tight can, only when being used.
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