I5O CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



ing and destroying them is the only remedy. 

 Several species of butterflies and moths lay 

 eggs on the leaves of the chrysanthemum, 

 and the young caterpillars do considerable 

 damage to the foliage. They rarely become 

 serious, however, and picking them off by 

 hand will generally be sufficient. Should 

 they become serious, the leaves may be 

 sprayed with arsenate of lead in solution at 

 the rate of one ounce to three gallons of water. 



THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG 



Where chrysanthemums are grown out of 

 doors this insect becomes a serious pest. 

 Probably the first indication of its presence 

 will be the wilting of the young leaves at the 

 growing tips of the shoots. Upon examina- 

 tion they will appear to be covered with 

 small, brownish spots, and the stems will 

 show the same appearance. If careful 

 search is made a small, flat bug of greenish 

 or brownish-yellow colour will be seen dodg- 

 ing about the plants in an effort to keep out 

 of sight. The adult is brownish-yellow, and 

 will probably fly away if disturbed. The 

 young bugs are greenish-yellow, and are 

 unable to fly. They are difficult to catch, 



