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As an insect destroyer the juice of the potato plant is said to be of great
value; the leaves and stems are well boiled in water, and when the liquid is
cold it is sprinkled over plants attacked with insects, when it at once
destroys caterpillars, black and green flies, gnats, and other enemies to
vegetables, and in no way impairs the growth of the plants. A peculiar odor
remains, and prevents insects from coming again for a long time. The
Farm and Household Cyclopedia - circa 1888
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