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slug, is about half-an-inch long, dark green in colour, and slimy, The 

 insects feed upon the leaves of Cherries and Pears, which are often injured 

 by them. Remedies : Spraying with kerosene emulsion before the fruit 

 is far advanced in growth and dusting with lime. Hellebore as a spray 

 or powder. 



PEAR AND CHERRY SLUG. 



Fig. 1. Showing larvee upon a leaf. 2. Larvae (natural size). 3. Perfect 

 insect (natural size). 



Red Spider (Tetranyckus telarius). This is a well-known minute 

 insect pest belonging to the Mite family, which is sometimes found 

 on fruit trees, and more especially Plums and Peaches. They are very 

 small, make their appearance in large numbers, and spread rapidly. 

 Remedies : Tobacco water, soft-soap and quassia in equal proportions. 

 The writer can also recommend for this pest, and many others, that 

 boiling water be poured over leaves of the Elder (Sambucus nigra) and 

 allowed to stand for two or three days, when it may be applied with a 

 syringe or sprayer. It is a powerful and economical insecticide for any 

 of the Aphides, Mites, and other small pests. 



RED SPIDER. 



Fig. 1. Young insect (highly magnified). 2. Perfect insect, Male (highly 

 magnified). 3. Perfect insect, Female (highly magnified). 



