368 EXPERIMENT STATION KECOKD. 



Recent additions to the list of injurious insects of Canada, J. Fletchkk 

 {Trans. Boy. Soc OnuKhi, 2. mr., 5 {IStju-WOQ), Sec. IV, pp. 207-231, figs. 18).— The 

 author preyents^ observations on the habits and economic Importance of a number of 

 injurious insects, among which the following may be mentioned: American frit fly, 

 wheat-stem sawfliy, Hadenu ardica, Aphis rumids, A. bra.'<sicir, Fsila rosie, Nuduafen- 

 nica, Eriopeltis festuae, San Jose scale, Magdalis senescens, Anthonomus signatus, apple 

 maggot, clover mite, and Psj/lla piricola. 



Notes on the geographical distribution of injurious Hemiptera, H. Osborn 

 {Proc. Soc. From. Agr. Set. 1899, pp. 59-62). — This article contains a l)rief outline of 

 the distribution of the various families of this order of insects. 



The Hessian fly, G. McCarthy {Bui. Xorfli Carol I tin State Bd. Agr., 21 {1900), No. 

 6,pp. 14-lG)- — Popular notes on the life history and habits of this insect, together 

 with brief descriptions of the most api^mved way of controlling it. 



The diseases and insects affecting apple trees in North Carolina, with 

 suggestions for their destruction, (x. McCarthy {Bid. North Carolina State Bd. 

 Agr., 21 {1900), No. 7, pp. 28-o9, figs. 18). — Brief notes on insecticides, fungicides, 

 and the spraying machinery necessary in the treatment of apple disea.fes. 



Report on the brown-tail moth, K.W.Wood et al. {Massachusetts State Bd. 

 Agr. Rpt. 1899, pp. 384, 385, pi. 1). — It is stated that the area of infestation of this 

 insect is rapidly increasing and that no colony has been exterminated since the 

 insect became well established. 



Report of acting field director, A. H. Kirklaxu (Massachusetts State Bd. Agr. Rpt. 

 1899, pp. 3S6-SS8) .—The sum of |10,000 was expended during 1899 in the destruction 

 of the brown-tail moth. In April many webs were destroyed in the worst infested 

 localities; spraying with arsenate of lead was carried out in June with good success. 

 During November the majcjrity of the webs in Medford, Maiden, and Everett were 

 destroyed. 



The area of infestation Ijy the brown-tail moth in the fall of 1896 was about 29 

 square miles. By the fall of 1899 this area had increased to 928 square miles. It is 

 stated that the insect will probably become distributed in the near future over the 

 whole State. 



The gypsy moth in the legislature, M. A. Morse {Massachusetts State Bd. Agr. 

 Rpt. 1899, pp. 37-43) . — This is a brief statement of the investigation of the gypsy 

 moth question before the legislative committee on this subject. 



Report of the committee on the gypsy moth, insects, and birds, E. W. Wood 

 ET AL. {Massachusetts State Bd. Agr. Rpt. 1S99, pp. 341-351, ph. .'). — The committee 

 presents a report of expenditures made and work performed during the year 1899. 

 The work of the gypsy moth commission was carried out along lines similar to those 

 adopted in previous years. 



The committee recommends an attempt to secure the cooperation and aid of the 

 National Government in exterminating the gypsy moth. It is maintained that 

 although the work against the gypsy moth has been somewhat handicapped by in- 

 sufficient and delayed appropriations that constant progress is being made toward 

 the desired end. 



Report of the entomologist, C. H. Ferxald {Massachusetts State Bd. Agr. Rpt. 

 1899, pp. 352-355, pi. 1). — The author states that "there is no longer any question 

 in the minds of those who have made a careful personal investigation of the work 

 throughout the infested territory that the gypsy moth can ])e exterminated." An 

 estimate is made of the amount of money which will be required in future years for 

 the complete extermination of the insect. 



The elm-leaf beetle in Massachusetts, A. H. Kirkland { Mas.mchusetts State 

 Bd. Agr. Rpt. 1899, pp. 28.9-300, figs. .4).— Notes on the habits, life history, food plants, 

 natural enemies, and remedies for this insect. 



