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Asparagus beetles. (Country gentleman. Sep. 1, 1898. 63: 693, col. 
3, 4— 19 cm) 
Records the occurrence of Crioceris 12-punctata Linn. in the vicinity of Buffalo, 
N. Y., and its present distribution is outlined. The distribution along the Hudson 
river valley of Crioceris asparagi Lian., as ascertained by Dr L. O. Howard, is 
given and its presence at Maynard, Oneida county, noted. 
Killing insects through plant roots. (Country gentleman. Sep. 1, 1898. 
63 : 694, col. 1 — 17 cm) 
In response to an inquiry in regard to the possibility of controlling insects through 
the roots of plants, it is stated that owing to the selective action of the roots and 
other causes success could nut be expected, though it would do no harm to experi- 
ment provided extreme caution was exercised in drawing conclusions, 
Plague of flies. (Country gentleman. Sep. 8, 1898. 63: 712, col. 2, 3 — 
17 cm) 
In response to an inquiry from Cortland county, it is stated that the abundance of 
flies in any locality is proportionate to the number and extent of favorable breeding 
places in the vicinity. Keeping manure where flies can not obtain ready access to it 
and the use of chlorid of lime, darkening of stables and the application to the stock 
of fish oil and tar, or axle grease, are measures recommended. 
Notes on the Boston meeting. (Country gentleman. Sep. 8, 1898. 
63: 713, 714, col. 4, 1 — 44 cm) 
In response to a request, some brief notes are given on the meeting of the Asso- 
ciation of economic entomologists, held at Boston, August 19-20. After mention- 
ing the value of meeting fellow workers from all parts of the country, certain differ- 
ences in the behavior of insects and insecticides in several states are noticed. The 
magnificent work of the Massachusetts state board of agriculture against the gypsy 
moth, Porthetria dispar Linn., and the brown-tailed moth, EZuproctis chrysorrhoea 
Linn., is noticed at some Jength and several of the improved devices and methods 
described. The importance to the country at large of this attempt to exterminate 
these insects is discussed and mention made of the hearty indorsement of the work by 
the visiting entomologists. 
Insects on chrysanthemums. (American gardening. Sep. 10, 1898. 
19: 639, col. 1, 2—8 cm) 
Identifies the tarnished plant bug, Zyguws pratensis Linn., and the insidious flower 
bug, Zi phleps insidiosus Say, and gives their habits and remedies. 
A katydid. (Country gentleman. Sep. 15, 1898. 63:726, col. 3 — 
12 Cm) 
Identifies eggs found on the belt of a sewing machine at Marietta, Ga., as probably 
those of Microcentrum laurifolium Linn. The method of oviposition is briefly 
described and several curious places where katydid eggs were found mentioned, 
The life history of this species is outlined. 
[Insect for name] (American gardening. Sep. 17, 1898. 19: 653, 
col. 2 — 10 cm) 
The larva of the hag moth, Phodetron pitheitum Sm.-Abb., is identified, briefly 
described and a résumé of its life history given. 
