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equally applies to the present handy and inexpensive little volume. 
The larger book, however, deals specially with galls of the oak, but 
the one under notice treats of all kinds and conditions of plant galls, 
the work of Aphides, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Lepido- 
ptera, Eriophyide, Anguilluilide, Fungi, &e. 
The excellent illustrations, mainly from photographs, are not only 
of great value in the identification of galls when met with, but if 
any particular gall is wanted, a study of the picture of that gall will 
add considerably to the chance of finding it. 
In the opening chapters much information about galls and their 
producers is condensed, but clearly presented. There are useful lists 
of Host-plants (English and Latin names), so that if the plant is 
known, the nature of the gall thereon is, in most cases, easily 
ascertained. 
We cordially commend this book to all who desire to know some- 
thing authoritative about Plant Galls. 
The Scaly-Winged. By R. B. Henpmrson, M.A., Assistant Master at 
Rugby School. Pp. i-xii, 1-115, 22 illustrations in the text. 
London: Christophers. 1909. 5 
In the preparation of this brief introduction to the study of 
moths and butterflies the author had in view the requirements of. 
Rugbeians who wish to qualify for entering the entomological section 
of the school Natural History Society. 
Among the subjects discussed are: Classification of Organisms ; 
the Four Phases of Lepidoptera; Difference between Butterflies and 
Moths; Bionomics. The student who assimilates all that is set 
down under these heads will have acquired a good groundwork of 
entomological knowledge. 
Transactions of the Carlisle Natural History Society. Vol. i. 
Carlisle: James Beeby & Sons. 1909. 
WE are glad to note that this local Society, established only some 
fifteen years ago, and with but a slender list of members for some 
time subsequently, has progressed so well that it is now in a position 
to issue a volume of its ‘Transactions.’ The publication as a whole 
is of considerable merit, and contains some interesting papers. Among - 
those more directly of interest to the entomologist are the follow- 
ing:—The Fauna of Cumberland, in relation to its Physical Geo- 
graphy,” by Frank H. Day, F.E.S. (pp.63-74); “The Butterflies of 
Cumberland,” by George B. Routledge, F.E.S. (pp. 98-118); “The 
Coleoptera of Cumberland,” Part I, by Frank H. Day, F.E.S. (pp. 122- 
150). 
Illustrated Guide to the Trees and Flowers of England and Wales. 
By H. G. Jameson, M.A. Pp. i-xi, 1-136. London: Simpkin, 
Marshall & Co., Limited. 1909. 
THE object of this book is to assist the nature-lover to naine trees 
and flowers by means of a “ key,” with the addition of reduced draw- 
ings of leaves and blossoms in the margin of the text. 
