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eggs in each incision made; these eggs 
hatch in twelve or fifteen days after they are 
laid. Theslugs at once commence to eat the 
leaves, and soon make great inroads upon the 
foliage, if not checked. They are about one- 
half inch long when fully grown, of a green 
color, and feed upon the upper portion of the 
foliage. The best remedies are powdered 
white hellebore, or a solution of whale-oil 
soap. 
WHITE Grus.—These grubs are the young 
of those buzzing, sticky abominations known 
as May-bugs. ‘The beetles are thus described 
by Harris: “During the month of May, 
they come forth from the ground, whence 
they have received the name of May-bugss or 
May-beetles. They pass the greater part 
of the day upon trees, clinging to the under 
sides of the leaves in a state of repose. As 
soon as evening approaches, they begin to 
buzz about among the branches, and con- 
tinue on the wing till toward midnight. In 
their droning flight they move very irregu- 
larly, darting hither and thither with an un- 
certain aim, hitting against objects in their 
way with a force that often causes them to fall 
to the ground. They frequently enter houses 
in the night, apparently attracted as well as 
dazzled and bewildered bythe lights. Their 
