356 I^^SECTS INJURIOUS TO THE BLACK CURRANT. 



much injured, and sometimes is destroyed. It is said to pass 

 the winter under stones, concealing itself there when the leaves 

 on M'hich it has fed have fallen. 



Remedies. — Various preparations of sulphur and soap have 

 been recommended, used separately or together, mixed with 

 water, and applied to the bushes with a syringe. Plain soap 

 and water, or water alone, freely applied, is regarded by some 

 as efficient, as the insect is known to thrive best in a dry at- 

 mosphere. In applying any liquid, it is necessary to wet the 

 under side of the leaves in order to make the application 

 effectual, since if applied to the upper surface only the mites 

 M'Ould remain uninjured beneath. 



STJPPLEMENTAKY LIST OF INJUEIOUS INSECTS WHICH 

 AEEECT THE BLACK CUEEANT. 



ATTACKING THE STEMS. 



The imported currant-borer, No. 202. 



ATTACKING THE LEAVES. 



The currant span-worm, No. 208. 



