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economic entomologist on account of the data given, showing the increased spraying 

 in New Hampshire during recent years. The summaries of reports from fruit growers 

 in different sections of the state are undoubtedly of value, since such statements are 

 frequently very encouraging to the orchardist. The excellent series of illustrations 

 adds greatly to the value of this popular bulletin. 



The Sorghum Midge, by W. Harper Dean. U. S. Dep't. Agric, 

 Bur. Ent. Bui. 85, Prt. 4, p. 39-58, 1910. 



This bulletin is an excellent, comprehensive account of Contarinia sorghicola Coq., 

 a recently described species now recognized as an important enemy of Sorghum. 

 The biological data is particularly interesting, since we know altogether too little 

 respecting the life histories of the numerous American species of Cecidomyiidae. 

 Under remedial measures the author advises the destruction of Johnson grass and 

 the seed heads of the first crop in connection with clean harvesting, the idea being 

 to restrict breeding early in the season, either in wild plants or in the early crop, and 

 thus prevent its becoming excessively abundant toward the end of the season. Small 

 crops of seeds can easily be secured by bagging the heads. The admirable series 

 of original illustrations adds greatly to the value of this publication. 



Snout Beetles that Injure Nuts, by Fred E. Brooks. W. Va. 



Agric. Exp't. Sta. Bui. 128, p. 145-85, 1910. 



This attractively illustrated bulletin gives in concise form the results of investi- 

 gations of nut weevils extending over a series of years. The accounts, while popular, 

 add much to our knowledge of these insects. The author gives references not only to 

 the technical descriptions of the species described, but also to the more important 

 papers treating of their biology. In addition to fumigation and the destruction of 

 infested nuts, the author advises the cultivation of the soil for the purpose of breaking 

 up the hiding places of these pests and thus exposing the larvae and pupae to the air 

 and their natural enemies. His suggestion respecting the trapping of the beetles in 

 dead leaves is most interesting and must prove of great practical benefit. The 

 bulletin is well illustrated. 



Three Snout Beetles that Attack Apples, by Fred E. Brooks. 

 W. Va. Agric. Exp't. Sta. Bui. 126, p. 105-24, 1910. 



This is a well illustrated, popular account of the plum curculio, apple curculio and 

 apple weevil, species which have been responsible for several years past, for knotty 

 and wormy fruit in West Virginia. The author states that in the past, sound fruit 

 has often been the exception rather than the rule, and in many cases, almost the 

 entire crop has been next to worthless. The local data given by the author will be 

 of great service in future studies of these important insect pests. 



Ninth Report of the State Entomologist, 1909, by W. E. 



Britton. Conn. Agric. Exp't. Sta. Biennial Rept. 1909-1910. Prt. 

 4, p. 325r374. 



This public document is exceptionally interesting to the economic entomologist 

 because of the detailed information respecting the occurrence of the gipsy moth 

 at Wallingford and the progress made in extermination. An earlier note in this 

 issue, page 435, shows that the campaign against this pest has been exceptionally 

 successful. Similar infestations are likely to be found in other parts of the coun- 



