It consists of a sheet-iron furnace, having the form of a half cylinder, tapered at the end's, in which a fire is built, and this heated furnace, being drawn along the furrow, destroys the worms.

Army-Worm Killer

It consists of a sheet-iron furnace, having the form of a half cylinder, tapered at the end's, in which…

The machine is supported upon two wheels, one in the rear of the other. The body is hopper shaped, with a pair of crushing-rollers at the bottom. At each side there are revolving-wings, which sweeps the insects into the hopper, and in addition to these there are two gathering-fingers, which support the vines during the passage of the machine.

Crushing Insect Sifter

The machine is supported upon two wheels, one in the rear of the other. The body is hopper shaped, with…

The rear end of the machine is mounted upon two wheels. A trough, with a runner-like bow, containing some adhesive matter, is suspended upon each side of the row. A vibrating arm or beam, carrying wisps or brushes, is adjustably suspended form the farm, and as the machine is pushed along the row of plants the insects are shaken into the troughs, from which they are unable to escape.

Insect Sifter

The rear end of the machine is mounted upon two wheels. A trough, with a runner-like bow, containing…

From the well known nocturnal habits of moths, and the certainty of their being destroyed by a light, a cheap and effective mode of destroying them, shown in the annexed figure. It consists of a pan of viscid matter placed upon a stake, which is set in the field of cotton at suitable distances. A block of wood is placed in the center of the pan, upon which is placed a lighted glass lantern. The moths, being attracted by the light, dash against it and fall into the pan, and are thus destroyed before depositing their eggs upon the tender leaves of the growing plant.

Moth Lantern

From the well known nocturnal habits of moths, and the certainty of their being destroyed by a light,…

Paris green was used as a popular pigment in artist's paints because of the brilliance of the green. In the 1900's it was used as an insecticide for produce where it was blended with lead arsenate. This heavily toxic mixture is said to have burned the trees and the grass around the tree.

Paris Green Sifter

Paris green was used as a popular pigment in artist's paints because of the brilliance of the green.…