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section the past two years — a thing which has been unknown 

 heretofore. The application of common salt must be tested more 

 thoroughly, as must also muriate of potash before any con- 

 clusions can be drawn as to their use. 



Our obseryations indicate that the midges issue in this locality 

 from April 15 to Api-il 30. They pair as soon as they rise from 

 the ground, deposit their eggs and j'^i'ish within twenty-four 

 hours. 



