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wood, and turn it into powder-post, as it is com- 

 monly called. Felling timber about the middle 

 of Winter, the time it has least sap in it, will ob- 

 viate this difficulty. 



The large Horing-worm take? its residence 

 chiefly in pine timber. It^the trees be scorched 

 in a light flame, says Mr. Deane, or steeped in 

 salt-water, it will destroy these worms, or prevent 

 their entering the wood. 



Htosian- fly . 



Well known for its ravages in wheat. Reme- 

 dy: Immerse the seed-wheat ten or fiileen seconds 

 in boiling-hot water; cool it suddenly; dry it, with 

 lime or gipsum sprinkled upon it, and sow it im- 

 mediately. This process will assist its growth, in 

 addition to its killing the nits of the fly, which, by 

 a good glass, are said to be discernible near the 

 sprouts of the grains that are infected. This rem- 

 edy stands well attested by several publications, 

 and is believed to be effectual, 



Ma^goU. 



Troublesome to the roots of cabbages, turnips, 

 and radishes. Give the ground a previous manu- 

 ring with salt, which it is believed will be found 

 effectual. Some weak brine applied to the roots 

 of the plants, just after a rain, is also recommen- 

 ded. It should not be too strong, lest it injure 

 the growth of the plants. 



Yellow-striped hug. 



Formidable to the young plants of cucumber, 



&c. In addition to what has already been said, 



^f the remeaies fur keeping oft' these intruders, 



we would recommend sprinkling the plants with a 



