The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CURE FOR WARTS: GO TO AN ORCHARD AND FIND A PLACE WHERE FRUIT
HAS FALLEN ON THE GROUND. TAKE THIS FRUIT (THREE FOR EACH
WART) AND RUB IT ON THE WART. THEN FIND A RAINSPOUT WHERE
WATER ALWAYS DRAINS AND BURY THE FRUIT UNDER THIS SPOT.
WHEN THE FRUIT ROTS AWAY COMPLETELY THE WART(S) WILL BE GONE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER PLUGGING

Date learned: 03-22-1972