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ways; about the simplest ^.^^ ^i d/s. 



and, at the same time, effec- ( Cy — >'- "g ^ "^^^ 



tive arrangement is that 



shown in Fig. 11. 11. connecting rod. 



Fixing the Anvil. 



To fix the anvil in position a hardwood block, 2 ft. long and about 

 I ft. square or round, is sunk into the ground to such a depth that the 

 anvil, when placed on top, wall be standing 2 ft. above the floor level. 

 The relative position of the anvil to the fire is shown in Fig. 5. 



There are several methods of fastening the anvil to the block, the 

 simplest being to make four spikes about 6 in. long and | in. or | in. 

 diameter, and dri\e them into the block in the positions indicated in the 

 drawing. 



Cooling Tub. 



It is essential to have water close to the fire as it must be repeatedly 

 sprinkled when coal is used as fuel, to prevent the fire from spreading, 

 and to quench the flame which arises when fresh coal is added. Water 

 is also wanted for cooling the iron, and for tempering steel. 



{To be continued.) 



MILLIPEDES DESTROYING \'ECIETABLES. 



C. French, Jun., Acting Government Entomologist. 



During tlie last few months vegetable growers have complained about 

 losses caused through what they describe as " small, white, worm-like in- 

 sects. '" Specimens were sent to this Branch for examination and report as 

 to the best means for their suppression. On examining the soil taken from 

 around cabbages, cauliflowers, parsnips, potatoes, and other vegetables, 

 millipedes could Ix* seen in great numbers. 



Millipedes belong to the order known as M \riopoda. They are of a 

 dirty white colour, measure al)out i inch, and have two pairs of legs on 

 each segment of the body. 



The following remedies have pr<)\ed very eftectual : — 

 Arsenate of Lead. — Spray a few vegetable leaves with arsenate of lead, 

 'j'hese should l)e dug into the soil, and renewed from time to time. 



Benzole Emulsion. — This is a cheap preparation, the cost U'ing about 

 8d. per i-lb. till (i ll>. makes five gallons). The ground should be 

 thoroughlv w.itrn'(l with an ordinary watering can ; thcrt- is no danger of 

 injury to the plants. 



Thev luav also be trapped. Place scooped-out turnijis or potatoes in 

 the ground o\t rnight. remove them each morning and dip in boiling water. 



