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preyed upon by the larvae of several lady-birds and Syrphus flies, 

 and it is to be hoped that it may be kept in check by these natural 

 agencies. 



As to other injurious insects my memoranda show that several 

 species of cut worms, principally Agrotis inervinis and A Suh- 

 gothica, were very abundant in April and early in May and cut off 

 a large proportion of the early beans, peas and some other vegetables. 

 On the other hand the striped Flea-beetle and the grapevine Flea- 

 beetle were not nearly so numerous or so destructive in this locality 

 this spring as they were last year. 



Some natural cause seems also to have been in operation to 

 reduce the numbers of the European cabbage butterfly, as I have 

 but rarely seen the perfect insect, and, thus far, have not found a 

 single larvas either on cabbage or cauliflower. It is possible that 

 the latter broods may appear in greater numbers, but in the mean- 

 time the plants subject to attack will either have perfected or at 

 least have gained such a start that they will not be seriously 

 injured. The most approved remedies for this insect are Pyrethrum 

 powder and hot water. The latter may be boiling when put into 

 the watering can and by the time it reaches the plants will have 

 cooled to such a degree as not to injure them while at the same 

 time all kinds of worms infesting them will be destroyed. 



The above paper was read by Miss McPherson and a vote of 

 thanks was tendered her for the able manner in which it was read. 



Discussion : 



. Holsinger, as to the caterpillar, he had used Pyrethrum with 

 very marked success. The expense for two acres of cabbage did 

 not exceed four dollars. 



Question. 



Does the flat head borer work on the peach ? 



Goodman says they work on any unhealthy tree. 



Meeting adjourned until 9 a, m. Wednesday. 



WEDNESDAY, A. M. 



After calling the meeting to order by the president, the first 

 thing taken up was the paper on "Southern Mo. as a fruit growing- 

 district," by Maj. Z. S. Eagan, of Independence. 



FRUIT GROWING IN SOUTHERN MO. 



The subject of fruit growing in Southern Missouri may be said 

 to be still in its infancy, except latitudinally on a parallel with 



