VI 
PREFACE. 
It is with great satisfaction that I can allncle to the increase 
of attention to the subject of prevention of insect ravage during 
the past season, both at home and in our colonies; and whilst 
I hope my contributors will be so far satisfied with the Report of 
heir observations as to entrust me again wi Ji their notes for a 
similar purpose, I can earnestly promise that on my part I will 
gladly give the most careful attention in my power to all com¬ 
munications they may favour me with. 
ELEANOR A. ORMEROD. 
Dunster Lodge, near Isleworth, 
March 1 9th, 1888. 
