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Practical Inforination for Beginners in Irrigation. By S. Fortier, 

 Irrigation Engineer. Pp. 40, figs. 25. (Farmers' Bulletin 

 No. 263.) 



This Bulletin discusses the preparation of land for irrigation, 

 the construction and location of farm ditches, methods of irriga- 

 tion for several crops, and the management and economy of the 

 water supply. 



The Brown-tail Moth and How to Control It. By L. O. 



Howard, Entomologist. Pp. 24, figs. 10. (Farmers' Bulletin 



No. 264.) 



Description, life history, and habits of the Brown-tail moth 

 (Euproctis chrysorrha^a), with suggestions for its control. The 

 Bulletin also contains a summary of the Massachusetts law for 

 the suppression of the gipsy and brown-tail moths. 



