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sequently to its issue, are now. paid particular attention to, amongst these are the 
Hessian Fly, Stem Eel-worms and the Wheat Bulb-fly. The information concern- 
ing all the attacks treated of in both editions_has been largely augmented and 
the special subjects of Wireworms, 'furnip-flea-beetle, Mustard Beetle, and Hop: 
Aphis are entered on at length. 
Special attention has been given to the presentationof the latest developments 
in the way of preventive measures. Attention is drawn to the use of chemical 
manures which are highly beneficial as plant-stimulants (but by no means so to 
vegetable-feeding grubs and maggots), and the many kinds of agricultural imple- 
ments, by which the soil can be more completely broken up on the surface, or the 
surface more thoroughly buried down than was formerly the case, these are of 
great assistance to us. As an Appendix to the Manual is given a short and 
copiously illustrated “ Introduction to Entomology,’ where, in the plainest 
possible language, the structure and changes of insects are described, and illustra- 
tions and definitions of the various natural orders into which they are classified 
are given, so as to “ enable the observer of a crop attack to tell at least what kind 
of insect is before him,” and also “in the list of the orders of insects, notes are 
given of the most observable of the characteristic points by which the insects 
composing these different orders may be distinguished from each other.” 
A glossary of terms and a full index render this work very complete. It 
contains 410 pages, and is illustrated with 155 excellent figures, many of them 
from the authoress’s own pencil. The frontispiece is a portrait of the authoress 
which has been prefixed by desire of many friends and will be of interest to many 
in this country who have not had the pleasure of meeting Miss Ormerod. The 
manual is well printed, neatly bound in cloth, and the small price at which it is 
published ($1.25) brings it within the reach of all. 
There are many articles in the manual which are of interest to Canadian 
readers as they describe insects which also occur here—amongst these the follow- 
ing may be mentioned : 
THe BEAN WEEVIL (Bruchus granarvus).—tTreating the seed with a solution 
of sulphate of copper and carbolic acid are recommended, also soaking the seed 
beans for some time before they are sown, or dropping them for one minute into 
boiling water. 
THE CapBaGEe APHIS (Aphis brassicw).—In garden cultivation drenching the 
infested plant with soap-suds is practicable, syringing with an infusion of tobacco 
in lime-water has been found useful and dusting with caustic lime and sovt are 
stated to be very effective in getting rid of the aphis. 
THE SMALL WHITE CABBAGE BUTTERFLY (Pieris rape).—The greatest confi- 
dence seems to be placed in strengthening the plant, so as to enable it to outgrow 
the attacks of the caterpillars. In this country this is insufficient and undoubtedly 
the best remedy is pyrethrum powder reduced with 4 times its weight of 
common flour or finely sifted lime and then dusted over the plants. 
CABBAGE Fiy (Anthomyia brassicw).—The use of barn-yard manure imme- 
diately before a cabbage crop seems to induce attack, also the continuous culti- 
vation of cabbages on the same ground. The value of lime and ashes are 
emphasized by the experience of correspondents. 
Carrot Fry (Psila rosw).—This is an uncommon insect in Canada; but is 
found here and is liable at any time to develop in numbers. The remedies suggested 
consist chiefly of, careful cultivation of the soil so as to induce a vigorous growth, 
care at the time of thinning the rows and the use of obnoxious materials to deter 
the females from egg-laying. 
