I am printing the label for lime sulfur, just so some of you will learn how to read a label. Labels tell you how to use a product, and on what plants. In this case, the label is very unspecific, mentioning "ornamentals", but then naming only a handful of
plants. I would interpret this as meaning the company has tested the plants mentioned, has found the product safe, and is making the assumption that it is safe for similar plants. If I were applying lime sulfur on a plant I wasn't sure of, I'd test on a
branch first, look for phytotoxicity, and in its absence, proceed to spray the whole plant. Notice the warning not to spray after application of oil or in hot weather (not that hot weather is much of a problem right now!).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

GENERAL INFORMATION: FOR OUTDOOR HOMEOWNER USE ONLY. For best results, Lime Sulfur Solution should be used alone. Use in cool weather - early Spring and Fall sprays. Apply sufficient spray to uniformly wet all plant surfaces. Lime Sulfur Solution should no
t be used within 10 to 14 days of an oil spray, nor when temperatures are high.

APPLES: For control of Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew - Apply when blossoms are breaking and first showing pink. Use at rate of 1 pint to 5 gallons, or 6 Tbs. per gallon of water. Additional cover sprays, pink, petal fall and first cover should be applied at 5
Tbs. per gallon. For control of Hard and Armored Scales, Scurly Scale and San Jose Scale - Spray when trees are fully dormant and use at rate of 1 pint to each gallon of water.
PEACHES: Pre-harvest spray: For control or prevention of Brown Rot - Use
11/4 Tbs. per gallon of water. Suggested for use after hail damage or close to harvest, and has the advantage over wettable sulfur in that spray residue is much less noticeable. Some leaf injury may result during hot weather. Can be used within 1 day of ha
rvest. For control of Leaf Curl, Hard and Armored Scales, Scurly Scale and San Jose Scale - Spray when trees are fully dormant and use at rate of 1 pint to each gallon of water.
PLUMS: For control of Leaf Curl and San Jose Scale - Apply when plums are dormant. Use 1 pint per gallon of water.

CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES: For control of Anthracnose - Use at rate of 1 pint to 6 gallons or 5 Tbs. per gallon of water. Make the first application when buds are breaking. Repeat in 10 to 15 days. Two to three additional sprays may be necessary. Use 11/4 Tbs
. per gallon of water applied at 10 to 15 day intervals, if necessary, for control.
RASPBERRIES: For control to Rose Scale, Anthracnose, Cane and Spur Blight - Spray as delayed dormant when buds begin to break and show silver. Use at rate of 1 pint per gallon of water.

ORNAMENTALS, SHRUBS, TREES: For control of Hard and Armored Scales, Scurly Scale, San Jose Scale, Euonymus Scale, Pine Needle Scale and Juniper Scale on Lilac, Ash, Poplar, Dogwood, Elm, Birch, Willow, Euonymus, Pines and Junipers - Spray when trees are fu
lly dormant and use at rate of 1 pint to each gallon of water.
ROSES: For control of Anthracnose - Apply when roses are dormant. Use 1 pint per gallon of water. For control of Powdery Mildew - First cover spray should be applied when buds break in Spring. Use at rate of 1 pint to 6 gallons, or 5 Tbs. per gallon of wat
er. Two to three applications at 7 to 10 day intervals are desirable.
BOXWOOD: For control of Canker - Remove infected branches down to healthy wood. Use Lime Sulfur Solution 1 pint to 6 gallons, or 5 Tbs. per gallon of water. Make applications as follows: 1st, as soon as dead leaves have been cleaned up in the Spring; 2nd,
when new growth is about half completed; 3rd, after Spring growth is completed; 4th, after Fall growth is completed.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
DANGER: Fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. This product is corrosive to flesh because of its caustic alkaline nature and it causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear goggles or face
shield and rubber gloves when handling. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking and using tobacco. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

FIRST AID
IF SWALLOWED: Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg white, or gelatin solution or if these are not available, large quantities of water. Get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
IF IN EYES: Immediately flush with plenty of clean water and see a doctor.
IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water. Launder clothing before reusing.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Do not apply directly to water. Do not apply where runoff is likely to occur. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from areas treated. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
MAY GIVE OFF HIGHLY TOXIC AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS IF MIXED WITH ACIDS.

STORAGE & DISPOSAL

STORAGE: Store only in original container, in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children and pets and away from feed and foodstuffs. Store above 5° F.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Securely wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Do not reuse empty container. Rinse thoroughly before discarding in trash collection.

NOTICE: Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage or handling of this material not in strict accordance with DIRECTIONS and CAUTIONS stated on this label.

5132 C

EPA Reg. No. 16-72
EPA Est. 16-VA-11; 769-GA-12 Subscript following Est. No. corresponds to first digit in Lot No.

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