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of lead or Paris green, and by this means large numbers 

 of beetles and larvae will be killed. Another good plan, 

 which has been effectually tested, is the placing of pieces 

 of newspaper under the plants at night, and for the grower 

 to go out at intervals with a light ; the beetles, startled 

 by the light, immediately fall into the paper, and may 

 then be destroyed. These weevils are very partial to the 

 Marsh Mallow, and this otherwise noxious weed might 

 be turned to good account by poisoning the leaves as 

 before stated. 



The tomato weevil is a prolific breeder, and every 

 possible means should be adopted to prevent its spread. 

 It may be seen throughout the year, and the damage must 

 necessarily be considerable. Growers are warned against 

 spraying with the arsenical preparations such crops as 

 tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, &c, as vegetables are frequently 

 -consumed before being washed thoroughly. In such cases, 

 a weak solution of quassia chips or kerosene emulsion as 

 a deterrent is to be preferred. 



