98 state; pomological society. 



for Maine apples that will sell them at a good profit in competi- 

 tion with similar kinds from other less favorable localities. In 

 closing my remarks on the variety question I cannot do better 

 than emphasize strongly that the fruit growers of Maine have a 

 distinct opportunity before them in the apple growing business, 

 and I would encourage this society to foster that opportunity in 

 every possible manner. — G. Harold Pozvell. 



THE FALL WEB WORM. 



Mr. W. P. Atherton spoke of the prevalence of the fall web 

 worm in the Middle States and inquired of Prof. Munson 

 whether they were the same as ours, and how the pests could be 

 controlled. In reply Prof. Munson said : 



The web worm of the Middle States is the same as the web 

 worm that works in Maine. There is no necessity of having the 

 whole tree defoliated by this web worm. It is very conspicuous 

 and by removing the branch when the web is first formed we may 

 very readily control the pest. It is not necessary to spray. 

 Indeed, as your informant said, it would not be desirable, it 

 would not be practical to spray as late in the season as would be 

 necessary to check this pest, but by simply removing the twigs 

 when the webs first start the pest is very readily controlled. 



Q. Please describe that web worm. 



A. Well its is somewhat similar in appearance to the tent cat- 

 erpillar in the spring, although it does not grow as large, — about 

 an inch to an inch and a quarter in length, and it invariably forms 

 a web over the whole twig and the web expands as the insect 

 grows. It does not leave the tent to feed as do the tent cater- 

 pillars. 



O. If that limb is not removed, is there danger of the worms 

 multiplying and destroying more of the orchard ? 



A. Certainly, and the web will continue to extend in size until 

 the worms reach maturity. 



Q. How would you dispose of the limb after it is taken off? 

 Burn it? 



A. Burn it, — yes, sir. 



