Black-Leaf 40 was sold long after the Depression. I remember seeing it in the late '60's or early '70's. An effective remedy for mealies that are not on the roots is a spray of 1/3 each: Murphy's Oil Soap, rubbing alcohol, and water. Spray till soaked so the liquid can seep down between the leaves of things like clivias. Dell -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Adam Fikso Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 1:05 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Mealy bug eradication Re making up an infusion or tea of tobacco-- Such a solution would be extremely toxic, depending on concentration (nicotine being one of the more lethal poisons around) I'd use rubber gloves when using it and avoid any spills onto exposed skin as it can enter through the skin. It was called Black-Leaf 40 when sold during the Great Depression and used as a spray on roses and other ornamentals _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/