Packard.] 



INSECTS OF THE GARDEN. 



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reddish-brown, about half an inch long, and may be found 

 late in June, either upon the ground or just under the surface. 

 In two weeks after entering the chrysalis state the moth may 

 be obsei'ved fl3'ing about the garden, or resting upon the 

 leaves during cloudy weather. The moth is yellow ochreous, 

 with dark, often nearly transparent blotches on the wings. 



Fig. 39. 





Currant Span Worm and Pupa. 



It is not easil}^ mistaken for any other moth. Mr. Rilej^ in 

 an article on this insect in the " American Entomologist," 

 states that by sprinkling powdered hellebore upon the leaves, 

 or appljang a solution of eight or twelve ounces to a bucket- 

 ful of water, the caterpillars will be killed. Hand-picking 

 assiduously followed up, and a vigorous shaking of the 

 bushes over a sheet, or newspaper, repeated twice. a day will 

 keep this insect within moderate bounds. 



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