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beaten down from the trees. Suggestions for the ex- 

 termination of the larvae have been made in Chapter II. 



Melolontha Hippocastani also does damage to young 

 trees in plantations by eating the roots. 



There are many more insects and fungi attacking the 

 different trees, but I think the foregoing are the most 

 common and easily found. Most of the insects mentioned 

 are easily reared — a very interesting as well as instructive 

 hobby. 



For further instruction, " Forestry Entomology," by 

 the late Mr. Gillanders, is the best book for beginners. 



