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weevil, whose larvre bore into the wood of pine trees, and 

 others far too numerous to mention. 



Since pines are more easily affected by these enemies than 

 hardwoods, mixed forests have been found an advantage. 



In considering the pines, it might, perhaps, appear like an 

 oversight to omit the mosquito. Conscientiously unable to 

 say anything in its favor, we think it best to add nothing to 

 increase the prejudice already existing against this truly 

 impressive creature. 



