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ASPARAGUS 
The area in asparagus has greatly increased in Illinois in the 
last few years, and the plant is now one of the most important prod- 
ucts of several gardening districts. Only one insect — the common 
asparagus-beetle (Crioccris asparagi Linn.) has been found doing 
any considerable damage to this crop, and this in only two locali- 
ties.* Where present, however, it is ati important pest of this plant. 
, Fig. 1. Common Asparagus-beetle, Crioccris asparagi, larvae 
and adults, on asparagus. Natural size. (Chittenden.) 
and the increasing acreage in asparagus may cause its spread over 
a much larger territory. The asparagus grower should be on the 
continual lookout for it, and at its first appearance take immediate 
measures for its control. 
*Since the above was written it has been found in other localities, and it is 
probal)ly only a matter of a few years until it will become common thruout our 
asparagus-growing districts. 
