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largest 
ribs. A dus ting of dry lime kills the larvee, but “the 
beetle has to be caught and kill 
and early pers. ne J ane, Sengrally on she | upper side of 
the leaf, 
CH LUCY 
THE GRAPE-BERRY MOTH. 
(Lobesia botrana.) 
[a, moth; b, worm; c, hole made in berry; a, 
ariel caused by worm.] 
Saad 
rotting 
attracted attention about seven bi 
o. About the first of July the gra that a 
tacked by the worm begin to ae a Asolored vs 
at the point where the worm entered. Upon o 
su seas a gra] pe, the ree = Me found at the sn ofa 
Ite s to feed on the pulp of 
the fruit, and upon PS a seeds, generally eats 
out their interior. 
hf hanges chrys- 
In about ten days after ye last ieBhe takes 
out of the cocoon and 
as upon racking off = awe 
and water, countless Sie of these worms un 
in aieas sediment. This styphte was named paar viti- 
y Dr. Packard, in this country, but Prof. 
Riley betaces us oak it is Piece an importation 
from Europe, where it is known as Lobdesia botrana 
TH OSE-CHAFER. 
(Waerodacylu subspinosus.) 
This is the true “‘ Rose-bug,’’ injurious to 
many plants, but especially hard on grape 
larva develops under ground, 
very, well = with in this stage of its life. 
with itin the beetle form, 
and there is no other effectual means than by hand- 
vessels 
picking, or by shaking into vessel: on to sheets. 
This work can be greatly facilitated by t dvant 
of the insect’s tastes and preferences. Its a 
great predilection for the Clinton, and its close allies, 
of all of the Grape-vi 
prereeripiae nncsing and leave others unmolested, where 
it has who = — with this 
a! 3 
beetle will no raer in take the hint. 
THE GRAPE CURCULIO. 
(Caliodes inequalis.) 
[a, berry infested ; b, larva; c, beetle; the hair line show- 
ing natural len ngth. J 
The larva of this cur in June 
and July, cry a little black hole i in n the ekin, anda 
poesia aati bry bom ore around it, as 
in the From the middle to the 
hae of July this rs whee the berry and varies itself 
y his cur 
ous, being of a black color 
ey above, the "ae 
atural size 
at ets searely ote, being Behe deaper killed by 
parasites. It is s that nature works: “ Eat and be 
eaten, kill and ay xilted: ”? is one of her universal bette 
and we can never say with surety because a particu 
insect is numerous one year, therefore it will be so ths 
ext. 
Allinfested berries should from time to time, as they 
are noticed, be collected and destroyed, and the beetle 
may be jarred down on sheets as with the Plum Cur- 
ulio. 
are several CUT WORMS, which eat the young, 
Ww 
There are many other insects injurious to the Grape- 
die nies solitary worms—insects which lay eggs in 
the canes—others which make curious galls, etc.; but 
the reader ie desires an acquaintance with these, 
must refer . Riley’s repo 
Besides he insect, you will kava yet other enemies 
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Keep them off with powder and shot. 
GATHERING THE FRUIT. 
Whether it be for the table or for wine, do not pick 
the grape before it is stil ripe. Every grape will color 
before ripe; some do ee weeks te gee when 
ee ripe the sn rus brown and sbrivels 
whe ee the finest - ualities, the eweetn toess and 
perfectly 
ing varieties as far § superior, rt co% for wine, mie the 
early kinds; but, of course, only in such localities w 
