I ill i.l \r BLIS III: MM E. 
Notwithstanding the minute size of these creatures, they fall prey 
in considerable numbers, as observed by Prof. Parrotl in Nev "> nrl, 
State, to the attack of a mite ' N - itu pomi Parrotl i which he thinks 
materially assists in reducing their numbers. 
M I i Hi >n> {)] CONTHOI 
The leaf blister mite will yield to thorough treatment with kero- 
sene emulsion, miscible oils, i>r Lime-sulphur washes. The d 
er mite [BHophj/m pyri) : i. Dona] vi.'w: _•. rentral rlew. QreaUj 
enlarged i After Nal< p 
these sprays, as for the Sun Jose scale, should also protect orchards 
from important injury from the mites. When it -;irv to 
spray for the mites alone, and in cases of severe infestation, as has 
been notfil in apple orchards in New York State, two treatments 
have been recommended l>y Parrott, using standard kerosene emul- 
sion diluted with ."» parts of water. One application should be given 
in late fall as soon as most of the leave- have fallen and another the 
following spring before the trees put out foliage. If lM>th the fall 
and spring application- are uot practicable, the preference should be 
