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Carrot Fly.-$ee Chapter XV., p. 132 (Plate 16, Figs. 5 

 and 6). 



Celery Fly. See Chapter XV., p. 135. 



Cockchafer. This unpleasant creature, shown in Plate 16, 

 Fig. 7, feeds on the roots of many plants and does con- 

 siderable damage. The beetle is black, with grey hairs and 

 red patches at the wings. The grub is fleshy and ashy- 

 white and is usually found in a curved attitude whilst we 

 are digging. 



Daddy Long Legs or Crane Fly. In the grub state, it is 

 known as the leather- jacket, when it does untold harm to 

 potatoes, beans, cabbages, etc. Hoe the surface so that 

 birds may find them, dig in lime, or trap with slices of 

 carrot pegged into the ground just below the surface 

 Examine these traps at regular intervals and search all 

 around for specimens (Plate 16, Fig. 8). 



Eelworm. A pest which pays particular attention to 

 cucumbers and tomatoes ; it burrows into the root forma- 

 tions. It may be recognised by the gradual drooping of an 

 attacked plant. There is no remedy ; pull up the plant, 

 spray the surroundings with dilute carbolic acid, dig in 

 Vaporite, and grow a totally different kind of plant in the 

 earth containing the pest. 



Gall Weevil Chapter XL, p. 84. 



Mice. Very partial to the peas and beans, especially 

 when freshly sown on town allotments. Trapping is the 

 most satisfactory method. 



Millipede. Not such an injurious creature as is often 

 supposed, but sometimes attacks the fresh planted seeds of 

 beans and peas. 



Onion Fly. See Chapter XIV., p. 126. 



Parsnip Canker. See Chapter XV., p. 135. 



Pea and Bean Weevil See Chapter XII., p. 102. 



Red Spider. Sometimes these are found in open quarters 

 but are most destructive under glass where heat is provided. 



