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mological Society. (Fig. 28.) It is a fine insect, 

 perhaps tlie largest in Europe— the spread of wing 

 sometimes reaching six inches. Tlie larva is enor- 

 mously large, sometimes five inches in length, and, 

 like our Five-spotted Sphinx, feeds upon the potato- 

 plant. The jessamine is also a favorite food-plant. 

 But here is Sarah, with sweet cider and apples, and 

 I see that Jenny is bringing us some cake. Suppose 

 we give ourselves a short recess, in order to enjoy the 

 refreshment." 



