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and the long list of moths, bugs and beetles so destructive of fruits, 

 vegetables and other farm products. I had hoped to exhibit ore of the 

 " destroyers " at your convention, either myself or through Mr. G. S. 

 Downend, one of your members from this vicinity, but he is detained, 

 and as I did not know of his inability to go until y^esterday, I cannot so 

 arrange my matters as to be present. 



I inclose statements from of our most respectable citizens who have 

 seen its working; in most cases it was put directly under the care of the 

 parties subscribing. I am soon to have it illustrated by a cut, which will 

 appear in the Scientific American. Munn & Co. were my agents in 

 procuring the patent. They are to be from twelve to fifteen inches in 

 diameter ; the light inside of the glass cone is the attraction ; flying to 

 the light they strike the glass cone and are thrown down into the water 

 in the bucket, or other vessel below which is nearly full ot water. A 

 little kerosene oil upon the surface soon kills them all. I ask no better 

 recommendation than the results as shown each night by the catch. 

 I caught thousands of noxious insects in my one little garden though 

 they were attracted doubtless from a distance of from twenty to forty 

 rods. I have already arranged to introduce them extensively in the 

 coming spring and summer. Single ones, twelve inches in diameter, will 

 retail at $5.00 ea^^h. A liberal deduction will be made to the trade or 

 any associations that may order them in numbers. I should be glad to 

 have you interest your convention so far as practicable, for it id to be the 

 coming method of destroying the numerous destructive pests, small 

 and large, of fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. 



What is your membership fee ? and when will the next meeting be 

 held? Should be glad to hear from you at your convenience. 



Most truly yours, 



DUDLEY H. MANNING. 



LIST OF VARIETIES OF FRUITS TO PLANT. 



GIVEN BY COUNTIES. 



The following questions were addressed to all counties of the State 

 and the answers are given from one party of each county. This list 

 will be a good guide to any one wishing to plant for profit. 



