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observations made in Kansas by P. J. I'arrolt. The oiiservations made in 1900 

 showed tliat it was a eonii^aratively simple matter to control this insect by spraying. 



AVhite grubs attacking aster plants (pp. 22, 28). The larva' of Lachvodenm fni{i-a 

 are reported as causing consideral)le lU'strut'tion of asters which were grown on land 

 on which nursery trees had been raised during the previous year. The aster jjlants 

 showed the first signs of injury about the middle of July, and began to wilt and 

 died. As many as 4 grubs were found at the roots of a single plant. The only 

 remedy attempte<l was the removal of the asters and destruction of grubs. A short 

 rotation of crops is recommended for the purpose of })reventing the too extensive 

 infestation liy these insects. 



Fapilio (^(s^T^Vf.s was unusually numerous in the vicinity of Cieneva during 1900-1901, 

 and caused great destruction of celery, es{)ecially in the seed bed. A brief descrip- 

 tion is given of the inset-t in its different stages. The caterjtillars of this sjjecies are 

 seldom numerous enough to cause great injury, but if they are abundant they may 

 be held in check by jarring from infested plants or by hand ])icking. Sjiraying with 

 arsenical jjoisons is an effective method. For this purpose Paris green may be used 

 at the rate of 1 11). to 150 galls, of water, with the addition of enough lime to make 

 Die mixture sduiewliat cloudy. 



Four lesser insect enemies, F. IT. H.vi.l and V. II. Lowe {Nciv York Slair Sla. 

 lliil. JIJ, jiopitliir e<J., pi>. 1^, ph. ;.'). — .\ ]i(>i)ular summary of the above bulletin. 



First report of the State entomolog-ist, \V. K. Bkitton {Oinnecllrxt Slate Sla. 

 Rpt. 1901, pt. S, pp. 2^7-278, jjI.s. 11, figs. 2). — This article contains a copy of the 

 insect pest law passed by the legislature of Connecticut which went into effect July 

 1, 1901. The duties of State entomologist are briefly outlined. An attempt will be 

 made to inspect all nurseries in Connecticut between September and October, and 

 orchards, gardens, storehouses, and greenhouses will be inspected at any season of 

 the year when convenient. Bulletins 135 and 136 of the station, relating to San 

 Jose scale, are reproduced, with slight changes and corrections (E. S. R., 13, pp. 

 776,970). 



During 1901 carnations were greatly injured by the variegatetl cutworm. The 

 chief point of attack was on the unopened Ijuds. Brief notes are given on the liabits 

 and life history of this species, with especial reference to the possibility of its becom- 

 ing injurious in greenhouses. The elm-leaf beetle is reported as having been unusu- 

 ally abundant during the season and recommendations are made concerning the most 

 efficient remedies to use against this insect. Hickory trees were much injured by 

 Scolytus quadrispinosus. The beetles bored holes in the axils of compound leaves. 

 The trunks of dead and dying trees constituted the breeding ground of the beetles 

 and the insects were found in all stages in such situations. Apparently no direct 

 remedy can be used against this insect. It is suggested that arsenical sprays be 

 attempted in cases of unusual outbreaks. The fall webworm was very abundant dur- 

 ing the year and defoliated a large number of trees of all kinds. Brief notes are 

 given on the habits of this species. 



In experiments with common soap as an insectcide it was found that 1 lb. dissolved 

 in 1 gall, of water destroyed the insects on chrysanthemums, but injured some of the 

 plants. After diluting the mixture one-half, carnation plants infested with red spider 

 were sprayed with satisfactory results. A tomato house badly infested with white 

 flies was largely freed from this pest by the use of soap and water. Many other 

 ren:iedies had l)een tried, but none were more effective than this. 



Brief notes are also given on the following: Empretia stimulea, Phobeiron pithednm, 

 (Edemania concinna, Datana ministra, D. integerrima, Chrysomela elegant, Papilio cres- 

 phontes, lespa crabro, green pea louse, pear psylla, tulip-tree scale insect, snowy tree 

 cricket, and maple borer. 



Report of the entomolog-ist, R. A. Cooley {Montana Sta. Bui. 32, pp. 4o-49). — 

 Brief notes are given on the habits and occurrence of Pho.ropieris comptana, Gym- 

 nonyclius ap}jendiculatus, PluteUa cruciferarum. Aphis brasaicw, and Rhyndiites bicolor. 



