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do SO, as the appearance of the infected trees is unsightly 

 and disfignred for several weeks. 



Remedies. — A mixture of soft soap and water (the com- 

 mon strong domestic soap) with tobacco stems boiled with it, 

 and applied to the foliage and branches from the under side 

 with a large syringe or garden engine, will soon rid the trees 

 of these insects for the current year at least. If it is done 

 when the leaves are about half grown, it will be seldom ne- 

 cessary to repeat the application. There are other remedies, 

 but as this is cheap, simple and effectual, we deem it unneces- 

 sary to insert them. 



INJURIOUS INSECTS. 



We consider it a highly important matter to direct the at- 

 tention of our farmers to the study of Entomology. We 

 should carefully consult authorities and study and digest 

 whatever we can find touching on this subject, as the injuries 

 arising from the depredations of insects, both to grain and 

 fruits, are incalculable. By studying their habits we learn 

 how to combat them, and ascertain the stages when they are 

 most vulnerable, and the most reliable for their extermination. 



Insects rarely attack the most healthy and vigorous trees ; 

 hence the importance of eifort to keep fruit trees in the most 

 thriving state. The black louse, embodied in the rough hark 

 of neglected trees, lays her eggs, and covers them until 

 hatched, then removes to another place and repeats the pro- 

 cess. The grain lice are attended by ants, which seem to 

 milk them, living upon a sweet substance exuding from them. 

 Insects are often destroyed by other insects, or insects that 

 breed within them are their constant enemy and our friend 

 and helpers. 



The Peach Borer or Peach Worm for many years has 

 been the great trouble in peach culture. Its habits, however, 

 at this time are so well understood, that it is not difficult to 

 rid ourselves of this heretofore formidable enemy. Before 

 the appearance of the borer,, the most delicious and perfect 

 peaches were raised in the Atlantic States almost without 



