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equally applies fco the present hand}^ and inexpensive little volume. 

 The larger book, however, deals specially with galls of the oak, but 

 the one under notice treats of all kinds and conditions of plant galls, 

 the work of Aphides, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Lepido- 

 ptera, Eriophyida?, Anguilluilida3, Fungi, &c. 



The excellent illustrations, mainly from photographs, are not only 

 of great value in the identification of galls when met with, but if 

 any particular gall is wanted, a study of the picture of that gall will 

 add considerably to the chance of finding it. 



In the opening chapters much information about galls and their 

 producers is condensed, but clearly presented. There are useful lists 

 of Host-plants (English and Latin names), so that if the plant is 

 known, the nature of the gall thereon is, in most cases, easily 

 ascertained. 



We cordially commend this book to all who desire to know some- 

 thing authoritative about Plant Galls. 



The Scaly-Winged. By E. B. Henderson, M.A., Assistant Master at 

 Eugby School. Pp. i-xii, 1-115, 22 illustrations in the text. 

 London : Christophers. 1909. 



In the preparation of this brief introduction to the study of 

 moths and butterflies the author had in view the requirements of 

 Eugbeians who wish to qualify for entering the entomological section 

 of the school Natural History Society. 



Among the subjects discussed are : Classification of Organisms ; 

 the Four Phases of Lepidoptera ; Difference between Butterflies and 

 Moths; Bionomics. The student who assimilates all that is set 

 down under these heads will have acquired a good groundwork of 

 entomological knowledge. 



Transactions of the Carlisle Natural History Society. Vol. i. 



Carlisle : James Beeby & Sons. 1909. 

 We are glad to note that this local Society, establislied only some 

 fifteen years ago, and with but a slender list of members for some 

 time subsequently, has progressed so well that it is now in a position 

 to issue a volume of its ' Transactions.' The publication as a whole 

 is of considerable merit, and contains some interesting papers. Among 

 those more directly of interest to the entomologist are the follow- 

 ing : — " The Fauna of Cumberland, in relation to its Physical Geo- 

 graphy," by Frank H. Day, F.E.S. (pp.63-74) ; " The Butterflies of 

 Cumberland," by George B. Eoutledge, F.E.S. (pp. 98-113) ; " The 

 Coleoptera of Cumberland," Part I, by Frank H. Day, F.E.S. (pp. 122- 

 150). 



Illustrated Guide to the Trees and Flmvers of England and Wales. 



By H. G. Jameson, M.A. Pp. i-xi, 1-136. London : Simpkin, 



Marshall & Co., Limited. 1909. 

 The object of this book is to assist the nature-lover to name trees 

 and flowers by means of a " key," with the addition of reduced draw- 

 ings of leaves and blossoms in the margin of the text. 



