THE SAN .lOfSE 8CAEE. 



A SERIOUS AND RECENT IMPORTATION INTO MARYLAND. 



TABLE OK CONTENTS. 



PAGE 



Introduction, Counties att'ected in Maryland 86 



Past History of the Species 87 



Its History in the Athmtic States i*0 



When first ascertained to occur in Maryland i»2 



Distributed from Parry, New Jersey '.'3 



Life History of the Species '•*6 



Its important peculiarities from a practical point of view 99 



Original Home of the Species 100 



Its Parasites and natural Enemies 100 



Mode of spreading 101 



Preventive Measures 103 



Remedies 103 



Summer and effective AVinter Washes 106 



The most important Washes , . 108 



Importance of the matter: best way to eradicate; final advice 110 



