Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., December 23, 1896. 



Honorable Commissioner of Agriculture^ Alba-ny : 



Sir. — This bulletin contains a. history of some insects which 



have recently caused considerable damage in our state. It is 



hoped that the description of the insects, with the methods of 



combating the same, will prove of value to our fruit growers. 



This paper is therefore submitted for publication under Chapter 



437 of the Laws of 1896. 



L. H. BAILEY. 



