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Sarcophaga caridei, a new species of fly parasitic on locusts, J. Brethes 

 (All. Mils. Xac. Biiciios Aires, 3. sri:, 6 (1906), pii. 291-301, fji/s. 3).— A technical 

 ilescriptiou is given of the new species of fly under the name Hoicophafja caridei. 

 parasitic on locusts. This constitutes the fourth species observed by the author 

 as parasites of injurious locusts. Brief notes are included on the Ijiology of 

 this species. 



Spraying, A. Dickens and R. E. Eastman (Kansas Sta. Bill. i'/.J, pp. 193- 

 216, figs. 7). — The orchards and vineyards of the Kansas Station have been 

 regularly sprayed since 1887 and during this time Paris green, London purple, 

 and arsenate of lead have been extensively used. Paris green is sometimes adul- 

 terated and the results obtained from London purple are not always uniform. 

 Arsenate of lead has given the best results. The most satisfactory fungicide 

 is Bordeaux mixture, and the best combination insecticide and fungicide is 

 Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead. Details are given regarding spraying 

 apparatus and a brief spray calendar is appended to the bulletin. 



Spray calendar (Neiv York Cornell iS7«. Bid. 2'i'i, pp. 127-136). — ^The common 

 garden, orchard, and ornamental plants are arranged in an alphabetical order 

 with statements regarding the most important insects and fungus diseases to 

 which these plants are subject and the most effecti\e remedies for use in tlieir 

 conti'ol. Formulas are also given for the preparation of standard insecticides 

 and fungicides. 



The zoological bulletin of the division of zoology, II. A. Surface (ZooL 

 Bui. Penii. Dcpt. Agr., 5 (1907), No. 1, pp. 32, pis. 8). — Formulas are given for 

 the i)reparation of standard insecticides and fungicides in the control of some 

 of the more important insect pests and fungus diseases. 



Fumigation of citrus trees with hydrocyanic-acid gas, F. Thomsen (Tran.s- 

 vaal A (jr. -J our., o (1907). .Yo. 19. pp. 710-71'). pis. 3). — Detailed directions re- 

 garding the formulas to be used in mixing the chemicals fqi- the production of 

 hydrocyanic-acid gas and also regarding the (|uantities to be used in tents over 

 trees of different sizes. 



The vetch as a honey plant, L. Lebreton (Apiviilteiir, ■'>l {1907), Xo. 5. pp. 

 196-198, fi(j. 1). — Notes are given on the extent of cultivation and the biology 

 of different varieties of vetch. These plants furnish honey-bearing nectar in 

 flowers and stipules. They are not honey plants of the first order, but are well 

 worth considering. 



Foul brood of bees, Maassen (Mitt. K. Biol. Aiist. IaukI ii. Forstic, 2 (1907). 

 Xo. .'/, pp. ol-o3. fi(js. 6). — According to the author's investigations at least three 

 organisms may be found in cases of foul brood. These are Bacillus alrei, B. 

 hrandcnhurgiensis, and Streptococcus apis. Further investigations will be made 

 to determine the relative importance fif these organisms in the production of 

 foul brood. 



Quarantine regulations against insects and plant diseases, J. T. Crawley 

 (Bol. Ofic. See. Ai/r. Cuba. 2 (1907). Xo. .'>, pp. 315-327). — A copy is given of the 

 Cuban (luarantine regulations iiromulgated on April 27, 1007, for the prevention 

 of the introduction of injuri(ms insects and plant diseases. The otticial method 

 of generating hydrocyanic-acid gas and ajiplying this remedy in the fumigation 

 of plants is included. 



Economic entomology and current literature, 1906, W. W. Froggatt (Agr. 

 Gaz. X. IS. \Vulcs, l,s (1907), Xo. '/, pp. 3o.'i-3.j9). — A brief review of some of the 

 more important entomological literature of 1900, with particular reference to 

 cattle ticks, mango weevil, cotton insects, and spray formulas. 



