374 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



210-^12). — Brief notes are given on the habits and life history of Athalia spinarum, a 

 sawfly which is reported as injurious to turnips in various parts of France. The spe- 

 cies is usually of rare occurrence in France. A number of parasites of this species 

 are known which help to check its undue multiplication. 



Notes on a Phytoptus, A. Kempel (Bol. Agr. Sdo Fuulo, 3. set-., 1902, No. 2, 

 pp. 87-90, fig. 1). — The author gives brief descriptive, biological, and economic notes 

 of a species of mite injurious to fuchsias. The species is described as new under 

 the name Phytoptus fuchsiee. The mite is said to be quite susceptible to ordinary 

 remedies which are used for similar pests. 



Experimental work with fungus diseases of grasshoppers, L. O. Howard 

 {U. tS. Dept. Agr. Yearbook 1901, pp. 459-470, figs. 3). — Among the fungus diseases 

 which have been used in coiidiating grasshoppers, mention is made of Ernpusa grylli, 

 a South African fungus belonging to the genus Mucor, and a species of Sporotrichum 

 from Argentina. While persistent efforts have been put forth in various countries 

 and in various States of this country in spreading disease among grasshoppers, it is 

 held by the writer that "the results obtained so far do not justify very sanguine 

 hopes." L. Bruner, who experimented with fungus diseases of grasshoppers in the 

 Western States, believes that the importance of this remedy has been much exagger- 

 ated, and that little is to be hoped from the use of fungus diseases. Some apparently 

 good results, however, have been obtained, and notes are given on a number of these 

 cases in the article. 



Lantern traps, P. Coste-Floret {Prog. Agr. et Vit. {Ed. L'Est), 23 {1902), No. 

 28, pp. 38-44, fig-'!- 6). — Notes are given on the success obtained from the use of vari- 

 ous kinds of lantern traps, using different substances for illumination. 



Spraying for city and country, A. H. Kirkland {Rhode Island State Bd. Agr. 

 Rpt. 1901, pp. 202-217, pis. 2). — Brief notes on formulas for the preparation of Paris 

 green, arsenate of lead, kerosene emulsion, and Bordeaux mixture, together with an 

 account of apparatus desirable for ordinary spraying operations and directions as to 

 time and method of spraying apple, pear, stone fruits, small fruits, vegetables, flowers, 

 and shade trees. A special discussion is given on San Jose scale and gypsy moth. 



Directions and formulas for spraying, A. V. Stubenrauch and J. W. Lloyd 

 {Illinois Sta. Circ. 39, pp. 11). — A discussion is presented on the following subjects: 

 Pure materials for spraying, proper proportion of mixtures, proper method of appli- 

 cation, and time of application. Formulas are given for the preparation of the more 

 important insecticides and fungicides. 



Spraying calendar, L. R. Taft {Michigan Sta. Spec. Bid. 1.5, folio). — Suggestions 

 are presented in a tabular form regarding the treatment to be applied to some of the 

 more important economic plants in case of the attack of insect or fungus enemies. 

 Formulas are also given for the preparation of Bordeaux mixture, copper sulphate 

 solution, potassium sulphid, Paris green, white arsenic, hellebore, i^yrethrum, kero- 

 sene (in emulsion or mechanical mixture with water), and whale-oil soap. 



The white ant (Termes flavipes), C. L. Marlatt ( U. S. Dept. Agr., Division of 

 Entomology Circ. 50, 2. .stT., pp. 8, figs. 4)- — A revised reprint from Division of Ento- 

 mology Bulletin 4, new series (E. S. E.., 9, pp. 62-66). 



Cockroaches, C. L. Marlatt ( U. S. Dept. Agr. Division of Entomology Circ. 51, 2. 

 ser., p)p. 15, figs. -5). — A revised reprint from Division of Entomology Bulletin 4, new 

 series (E. S. R., 9, pp. 62-66). 



The bedbug (Cimex lectularius), C. L. Marlatt {U. S. Dept. Agr., Division of 

 Entomology Circ. 47, 2. ser., pp>. 8, figs. 3). — A revised reprint from Division of Ento- 

 mology Bulletin 4, new series (E. S. R., 9, pp. 62-66). 



The house centipede (Scutigera forceps), C. L. Marlatt ( U. S. Dept. Agr., 

 Division of Entomology Circ. 48, 2. ser., pp. 4, figs. 2). — A reprint from an earlier pub- 

 lication (E. S. R., 9, p. 63). 



The silver fish (Lepisma saccharina), C. L. Marlatt (f/. ^S". Dept. Agr., Divi- 



