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had scarcely undergone any change in appearance; though an odd mouldy 

 spot was visible on the Doradillos none was noticeable on the Ohanez. 



The newlv introduced varieties, the keeping power of which was tested 

 as described in the August issue, were again examined. They had been 

 repacked and again placed in the cool chamber on loth July. Though 

 still in fair order, they were not in fit condition for exhibition, being 

 clammy and unattracti\e, though few of the berries were unsound. 



Repacking is \'erv severe on stored grapes, owing chiefly to the rapid 

 condensation, in the form of dew, of the moisture contained in the warmer, 

 outside air, on the \ery cold fruit. It is regrettable that the small quantity 

 available did not permit of second experiment with these sorts, some of 

 which are most promising. 



TREE PLANTING COMPETITION. 



In order to encourage settlers to undertake the systematic planting of 

 trees on their holdings, the Government has decided to offer a number of 

 prizes, from £^\o to ^60 each, for competition. 



Entries must be lodged with the Secretary for Lands not later than 

 the ist January, 19 12, and the prizes will be awarded after the expira- 

 tion of three years from the following ist May. 



Full particulars will be published in a subsequent issue of the 

 ] ournal. 



PAINTED APPLE MOTH. 



{Teia anartoides. Walker.) 



C. French, jun., Acting Government Entomologist. 



The painted apple moth, which, in its native habitat, feeds on the 

 leaves of the Acacia, especially the feathery-leaved kinds, such as Acacia 

 Balleyana (Cootamundra Wattle) and .4. decurrens (Black Wattle), has 

 been much in evidence during the past few months. In many localities 

 cultivated trees of the species named have been attacked by caterpillars of 

 this moth, with the result that numerous inquiries for the method of treat- 

 ment recommended by the Department have been received. 



Like many other native i)ests. this insect has also transferred its tastes 

 to fruit trees, such as apples, cherrit-s, and quinces, and also to garden 

 plants, particularly pelargoniums, ro.ses, and chrysanthemums. If prompt 

 action is not taken, the caterpillars eat the young buds ; and, as they are 

 voracious feeders, do considerable damage in a very .short time. Fortu- 

 nately, in the arsenate of lead spray, an excellent remedy for the sup- 

 pression of this pest is available. 



The accompanying plate shows the insect in all its stages. 



