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very few and far between. How long will these conditions last? Of 

 course, the less numerous the caterpillars, the better the farmer is pleased, 

 and the quality of the farm products that came into the Montreal markets 

 last fall was certainly striking evidence that the land was yielding its 

 best results. It was a treat to see the cartloads of perfect fruit and veget- 

 ables that came into town. I cannot recollect having previously seen 

 such uniformly good specimens. This cannot all be attributed to the 

 absence of insect depredators. The weather, the quality of the seed, 

 and the knowledge and experience of the grower have much to do with it; 

 but if an insect gets in its work, the effects are usually easy to see in the 

 marketed product. If the disease which preyed on the tent-caterpillars 

 contributed in any degree to the conditions of the crops, we can only hope 

 that it will continue its good work, at least as long as the European war 

 lasts, even if we poor students of insect life have to do without a few beau- 

 tiful treasures for our cabinets. 



