Bui. 787, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 
PLATE I 
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Fig. I —Natural Growth of Locust in an Old Abandoned Field of Some 
60 Acres in Extent at Falls Church, Va. 
Trees badly infested by the locust borer. Several killed and others blown over. Note scattered 
position. Diameter near base, 2 to 6 inches. 
Fig. 2— Natural Growth of Locust in an Old Abandoned Field of Some 
60 Acres in Extent at Falls Church, Va. 
Several old seed trees and surrounding root sprouts and seedlings. Note thick growth. None of 
these trees are infested. Diameter near base, 1 to 8 inches. 
PROTECTION FROM THE LOCUST BORER. 
