lo July. 1912. 



Pro pagaiio}! of I'niit Trees. 



427 



Their method of attack is similar to that of the grten peach aphis. The 

 insects concentrate at the ends of the young and tender growths which curl, 

 wilt, and die hack. This pest is easily recogni.sed. The majority of the 



insects are of a blackish colour, whilst some are brownish and others are 

 green. 



Treatment. — The methods recommended fcr peach aph's attacking seed- 

 lings, growing buds, &c., should be followed. 



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