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ing several species. Among the food-plants given for it are mountain- 

 ash, linden, box-elder, beech, plum, pear, cherry, peach, apple, oak, 

 hickory, and soft maple. Whether or not Mr. Henshaw is correct in 

 citing in his Check list of Coleoptera and supplement, six varieties and 

 two synonyms of G. femorata, could best be ascertained by rearing 

 the larvjB and carefully studying their habits and modes of occur- 

 rence. I would be glad to receive specimens of the larva in the 

 terminal ends of the branches, taken from the trees in the month of 

 April next, for verification of its determination as the "flat-headed 

 borer." 



The carbolic acid wash referred to gives promise of being of 

 benefit, and it is very desirable that it sho*uld be thoroughly tested, 

 and the result reported. 



