SC - Re: homegrown flowers

[CBlackwill@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/6/00 6:03:49 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ahrenshav at yahoo.com writes:

>  Will I have to go drastic by using a
>  systemic poison?  My mother thinks we should just cut
>  the whole bush down, but I am not ready to do that
>  just yet.

You might try rottenstone or potash, which are both natural (?) substances 
proven effective at getting rid of aphids, beetles, and a few other bugs.  
Just dust the whole tree/bush with the stuff, and in a few days, check back 
to see if it worked.  Potash can be found in most nurseries, and rottenstone 
can be picked up at any decent furniture restoration/hardware store.  I have 
had success with this when my "China Doll" got infested with spider mites, 
and my tomatoes were being eaten alive by cutworms.  Of course, the china 
doll has since gone on to plant heaven (boy, is THAT a hard one to keep 
alive!)  Tomatoes are spot on, though.

Balthazar of Blackmoor

Mr. Wizard, what happens when you combine pasta and antipasta?