We have a number of inquiries in regard to Mr. Veitch's remedy for mildew, in Feb. No., page 39. The tenor of all is, that Mr. Veitch has not given the proportions. But we do not think any exact proportioning of parts is necessary. He says : " My remedy consists of sulphur and linseed oil, mixed to the consistency of paint, and brushed on the flues or hot-water pipes".

Of course there is such a thing as thick paint and thin paint, but it will make little difference here. We have watched the application of this remedy, and think the chief virtue of the oil is that it keeps the sulphur in place on the pipes. Sulphur would naturally roll off a round pipe. When in the oil it has to stay where it is put. There may be some other use for the oil, but this certainly is one. Whether more or less is used can make but little difference.