EDITOE'S TABLE. 



Lice on Apple Trees. — In the last number of the Horticulturist I noticed a cut showing a 

 species of insect that infests the apple tree. Enclosed I send you another specimen of a "different 

 breed." It is increasing on the trees in this section, and I have seen many trees so completely 

 covered that it was impossible to see the hark on any part of it. Examined with a microscope 

 late in the spring, numerous insects can be discovered under each one of the scales. What 

 becomes of thcra as they grow up, this deponent knows not — whether they are a creeping or 

 flying animal — nor how they spread themselves. But I wish to inquire if you are troubled in 

 like manner in New York, (I am inclined to think that those on my trees were imported from 

 Buffalo, whence the trees came,) and if so, what remedy you use to extirpate the creatures. Last 

 year I washed my trees with soap and water, and I thought it did them good, but this spring 

 they are more plenty than ever. I think some of trying very strong lye on those most affected' 

 and will try the experiment on one of them with strong tobacco water. If you can give us any 

 useful information touching the premises, your subscribers in this vicinity will be very much 

 obliged. JosiAH Bond. — Kenosha, Wis. 



The insect referred to is the cqyple tree larlc louse (coccus). You will find it described 



fully in Rams' Treatise, pages 221, 222, and 223, new edition. The following efficient 



remedy is given in that work : "A wash made of two parts of soft-soap and eight parts of 



water, with which is to be mixed lime enough to bring it to the consistence of thick white- 



wasli," This to be applied with a brush, early in June, when the insects are yonng and 



tender. A wash made of two pounds of potash in seven quarts of water, and another, made 



of a quart of common salt in two gallons of water, are also recommended. The first we 



know to be effectual, when applied well at the proper time ; the others, we have no doubt 



are equally so. 



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Will you oblige me with answers to the following queries in the next number of the I£or- 

 ticulturist ? 



Is there any species of Weeping Willow that is hardy enough to resist the cold of this latitude ? 

 I find that nearly half or more of the last year's growth upon one standing in my yard is dead. (1.) 



May a hedge formed of young hemlocks be cut and trimmed without damage, as one of buck- 

 thorn might be ? (2.) 



Will you mention three or four hardy climbing plants, suitable to train up against the posts of 

 a veranda, such as are of vigorous gi-owth ? (3.) 



If there is no willow that will be proof against the frost of this climate, will you please name 

 a tree that may be an appropriate substitute for it that is hardy. A Subscriber. — Shrewsbury, Mass. 



(1.) The new American Weeping Willow, from Europe, — a charming, hardy, weeping tree. 



(2.) Nothing bears the shears better than the Hemlock. 



(3.) The Chinese Wistaria; the Bignonia radicans, or trumpet flower; the Scarlet 

 Monthly, or Coral Iloneysuckle, or Monthly Fragrant Iloneysuckle ; the AristohcJiia Sipho 

 (Birtliwort) ; the American Ivy {Ampelopsis) ; and the FerijyJoca, or Virginia silk, are fine 

 hardy climbers. To these Ave may add the Ayrshire and Prairie Roses. 



PRorER Season fof Pruning Surubbery. — Will you have the kindness to inform me through the 

 columns of your Horticulturist tlie proper season for transplanting and pruning siii'uljbory ? 

 Also, for transplanting native forest trees? — likewise the proper season for priming and lopping, 

 or topping, the native forest trees? Thomas Fisher, 8d. — East Brook, Lawrence county, Pcnn, 



Shrubs may be pruned lightly, to improve their form, at any time. Transplanting and 

 lopping native forest trees, any time from the fall of the leaf to the middle of April, in your 

 climate. 



