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winter, the crows were every day among my ewes, and not a lamb was 
killed. 
CASSIUS M. CLAY, Whitehall, Ky. 
DISCUSSION. 
Borer and Sapsucker. 
Mr. Harris. There is a bird called the sapsucker that does not 
eat insects. It is of the color of the hairy woodpecker, with red 
on its breast. 
Mr. Storrs. There are two species that look much alike. One 
is smaller than the other. Have killed both and examined their 
crops. Found inner bark, but no insects in one. In the other I 
found insects or grubs. 
Mr. Hollister. We find the sapsucker on evergreens, and there 
are no borers there. 
Mr. Dart. There is a disposition on the part of their lovers to 
acquit all birds of crimes, which facts do not bear us out in doing. 
We know the injuries of the sapsucker, and we should not allow 
this letter to contradict that knowledge. 
Mr. Storrs. J protect birds in general, but condemn the sap- 
sucker. 
Mr. Sias. had an evergreen in my yard bored by the sap- 
sucker, which I wrapped with cloth and then saturated this with 
kerosene, and thereby saved the tree. 
MINNESOTA MAMMOTH GRAPE. 
The following letter, from Mr. Buck, of Mankato, was read by 
the secretary: . 
MANKATO, MINN., January 20, 1880. 
Secretary State Horticultural Society— 
Deak Sir: Enclosed find advertisement which is being published in our 
papers. Can you or your society tell us anything about this grape? Is this 
grape what it is represented to be? It seems strange that if it has the 
merits claimed for it that it has not been exhibited at the Fairs either at 
Minneapolis or St. Paul. I feel greatly interested in grape growing in this 
State, but there are so many who impose upon the people for high-priced 
and spurious vines and trees, that I feel like doing what I can to find out 
the truth. Many are purchasing this vine, but I have grave doubts about. 
its being what it is represented to be. Please let the people know about it. 
Very respectfully, 
DANIEL BUCK. 
