"J. B.," Allegheny, Pa., writes: "I mail specimens of insects which have caused much trouble and considerable loss. I have used tobacco in powder and as a fumigant; also used whale oil soap, insect powder, carbolic acid solution, but found none effective. Smilax has been only crop injured. Was annoyed in same way last season. Can you suggest a remedy?"

[This appears to be only the large black Aphis, so troublesome to the Chrysanthemum grower especially. As it is one of the suctorial tribe, the usual beetle poisons are useless, but it ought to succumb to frequent fumigating with tobacco smoke. - Ed. G. M].