582 JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 
Wireworm Trapping. By E. H. Jenkins {Gard. May 19, 1917, P- 172). — 
Sliced carrots and potatos were found of doubtful value, many more wireworms 
being found in the potato tubers not intended for them than in the prepared bits 
that were. The most effectual trap known to the author is a young Chrysanthe- 
mum. On soil treated with a soil-fumigant four times above the prescribed 
strength, young Chrysanthemums were planted with a view to getting a crop of 
flowers later. Instead he got one of wireworms, a dozen to a score on many 
plants. The crop of Chrysanthemums did more to rid the ground of the pest 
than anything. The Chrysanthemums will not interfere with the potatos* 
(Gard. June 2, 1917, p. 195). — Mr. Ernest A. White, Coollegrean, Waterford, 
finds a good dressing of salt mixed with soot the best remedy, — H» R. D» 
