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GARDEN FOES, 



of frutby kiinps will be seen on the shoots. Otlier s])ocies 

 of Frogflies also attack the leaves of salvias and niany 

 cther plants in summer. 



Remedies. — The most effective mode of eradication is 

 to grasp the larva between the finger and thumb, and crush 

 it. To make sure of seizing it, blow off the froth first. If 

 you do not care to do it with your fingere, remove the 

 larva with an aphis brush. Syringing with one of the 



[Photo: J. G. Blakt'v. 



SALVIA LEAF INJURED BY FKOG FLY. 



The kaf on the right ehowe its upper surface uninjured, while the underfcide 

 shown on the left ha^s been badly damaged. 



liquid inisecticides recommended for Aphides will be bene- 

 ficial also. 



Earwig:s (Forficula auricularis).— The Earwig has a 

 decided partiality for feeding on the delicate petals of the 

 blooms of chrysanthemums, dahlias, violas, pansies, and 

 other plants, including ripe fruits, at night, and often 

 seriously injure, if not completely spoil, them. These 



