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our friend the Lady-bird shoidd be let loose 
among' them in such numbers, that, by the middle 
of June, nearly the whole were repulsed. 
For their Destruction. — Apply the 
Mixture (No. 2.) In performing it play it as 
finely as possible upon the bushes, that the oper- 
ation may not be attended with much expense ; 
and at the same time, when the engine is working, 
it will be proper to have a person on each side of 
the row with wisks, beating the trees carefully, 
not to hurt the Berries, and yet to strike smartly 
on the twig ends, that the Mixture may be 
broke into fine sprays, and forced among the in- 
sects. To destroy them completely, a second wa- 
tering will be necessary in a day or two. 
As in all other cases of the Aphides tribe, 
the trees must be frequently examined, as there is 
a danger of the same species of Aphis emigrating 
from some other parts, and possessing those trees 
which have already been visited. If a few should 
escape destruction, their numerous increase would 
soon become predominant. If they should have 
been neglected till the trees and fruit become 
dirty, a good washing or two with clear water, 
after the insects ai’e destroyed, would be of great 
service, but in extensive plantations the latter 
process might be dispensed with, as the whole 
operation, in such cases, would become tedious. 
Twelve gallons of the above Mixture will do for 
60 or 70 middle-sized trees, if well attended to 
with the wisk. 
