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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MIR. AND MRS. M'MULLENS ENTERTAIN AT DANCE

MI. and Mrs C. c. McMullens enter talned a number of their friends at a dance at the home of Miss Luck Fred erIck of Goldwild park, in honor of Mrs. J. w. McQuage of Jacksonville, Fla. and who IS the guest of Mr. and Mrs J. B. huqua. Dancing was enjoyed until late hour. Punch was dispensed through out the evening by Mrs McMull,as. Mrs J 5. I'uqua assisted at entertain ing.
 Those who enjoyed this delightful hos pltallty were Miss Carrie McNIullens, Misses Emma and Clara Miller, Miss Nell lie Frew. Miss Ruby Crockett. Miss Mamie Sirles. Miss Lucy Frederick, Messrs. Tom Boles. Ed Martin, Al Baker, VIII Boles Ross Boles. Will Mcbride. Lloyd Busby, Earl Schwantes Ben Goudelock, Arthur Schwantes, Charles Walker Earnest Frederick, Henry Miller, Frank Darby Mir. and Mrs c. c. McMullen. Mr. and Mrs. J. B Fuoua. MT and Mrs H. M siebert, MT, and Mrs. G. A. Frederick, Mrs. Estelle Gorvernovich, Mrs J. w. McQuage and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
Black and White Ball May Be Leap Year
 Affair

4 the time for the Black and White "A ball draws near, many are the in- 4 \ teresting inquiries concerning de- tails. and many are the hints that fall from the lips of the committee, but never a definite word will they say. However, there are whispers that, in addition to having "black-and- whitness" as an at tractive feature. it will be a leap year bail. as fascinating and fully as enjoyable as was the leap year ball recently held in Atlanta. The girls must make all dates, must ask for dances, and they may-ll they think it will be appreciated-send their men" flowers to wear on that aus picious occasion. But perhaps the commit tee will choose to remove us from the "anxious seat soon.
 Of the ball in Atlanta letter from that gay city says:
 The success of the leap year ball given under the auspices of local chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 days ago at the Georgian Terrace hotel, brilliant occasion socially which netted several hundred dollars for a patriotic purpose was the inspiration for two more leap year parties, given at two or the country clubs during the week
 One was a ball at the Piedmont DrlV- ing club a happy occasion, in which the young ladies and the married women uni ted to entertain their beauX and hus- bands the ball a beautiful one.
 The East Lake Country club made it's weekly dinner-dance a leap year party, with a large committee of the wives of the members and belles among the young ladies' as a floor committee. Very strin- gent rules on all three occasions permitted no gentleman to walk across the ballroom floor unattended or to ask lady to dance and only the ladies were privileged to ''break."
 The letter continues:
 Visiting belles continue to be the occa- sion for much of the mid winter entertain ing. Among these Miss Anne McEVoy of Baltimore is one of the most popular. She is the guest of her sister. Mrs Brutus Clay, and MT. and Mrs. Clay, MT. and Mrs Jack Spalding MT. and Mrs. William H Schroder and others have given parties in her honor.
 Mr. William Dtckey gave a beautiful dinner dance Thursday at "Arden,' the country home of his parents. MT, and Mrs James l.. Dickey in compliment 10 a lovely Alabama girl, Miss Anne Kilby Of Anniston, the guest of Miss Louise Broyes.
 Mrs. w. D. TidWell of Denver, Col, who with MT. TidweH spent the week at the Georgian Terrace hotel was guest of honor at a round of parties given by her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Tidwell having for merly made their home in Atlanta
 Miss Helen Barnes of Macon who vis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. WOOD HOSTESS TO
 THuRSDAY AUCTION CLUB

The Thursday Auction club met yester- day with Mrs. Frank Wood.
 Spring flowers and ferns formed the pretty decorations After the game de- licious salad course was served, a box of correspondence cards being the trophy given for the highest score
 The members of this attractive club are Mrs. Harding Burke, Mrs. Hubert Moore, Mrs. Edgar Long, Mrs. Devotee Ewing, Mrs. MauraY Norment. Mrs. William Ager Mrs Walter Ryan, Mrs. Albert Wade, Mrs. Searcy Johnson and the hos tess, Mrs Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. HORNADY IS
 HONORED AT DINNER

Mrs. J. R. Hornady was the recipient of delightful courtesy Wednesday evening when several of the friends of Commis- sioner Hornady entertained at dinner at the Newspaper club, the occasion being the presentation of the pen with which Mr. Hornady signed the oath of office when he became commissioner in Decem- Der The party included Mr. and Mrs
 Hornady, Mr. R. P. Schoppert, Mir, H. c. West, MT, B. H. Mooney and Mir, l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
THURSDAY CLUB WITH
 MISS LUCILLE LAMKIN

The members of the Thursday After. noon Bridge club were enjoyably en- tertained yesterday by Miss Lucille Lamkin al her home pair of silk hose was awarded the winner of the highest score and at the close of the games luncheon course was served
 Those present were Miss Pleasant Hobbs of Athens, Mrs. Michael Nolan and the club members, Mrs. Warren Buchanan, Mrs. Sidney Smith, Miss Carey Johnson, Miss Margaret Coleman, Miss Margaret Terrell, Miss Evelyn Glass, Miss Louise Glass, Miss Annie Donnelly, Miss Minnie Dryer, Mrs. Ed Norment, Miss Carol Woodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. HARRY WATERS
 IS HOSTESS TO CLUB

The Sans Souci club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry
 Walters and the occasion was most en- joyable. The rooms where the guests
 gathered were frightened with yellow
 Jonquils, these flowers centering the small tables where luncheon was served at l o'clock A lovely hand painted plate
 and bottle of toilet water were the game trophies while the consolation was set of hat pins.
 Mrs. Walters guests were Mrs. u. M Bowdry. Mrs. W. J. Jackson, Mrs. J T Ewing, Mrs. Arnold Manburg, Mrs Merriw ether. Mrs. l.. B. Patton. Mrs E G. Smith, Mrs. H. BarkleN Misi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MISS ZIMMERMAN ENTERTAINS
 THE NORWOOD BRIDGE CLUB

Miss Annie Mae Zimmerman was hos tess yesterday at her home on North Twelfth avenue Wednesday, entertaining the Norwood Bridge club.
 The apartments were prettily decorated in narcissi, hyacinths and ferns. with yellow tulle. After several interesting games of auction delicious salad and ice course was served. The prizes were silk hose and box of crepe de chine handkerchiefs
 Those playing were Miss Edith Thomas Miss Elsie Martin, Miss Myrtle Harris, Miss E.stelle Strickland, Miss Zoella Stiles, Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Bes- sic Ferguson, Miss Jennie Price, Miss Eugenia Price Mis- Anna Lee Horn Miss Pearl Blackburn. Miss Eva Mae Morgan, Miss Sarah Hodges, Miss Flora Emund,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
STOTLAR-NABB
 CARDS RECEIVED

Cards reading as follows have been re- ceived by a number of Birmingham friends
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Nabb an- Ecunce the marriage of their daughter Susie Brown. to MT. Robert Richard Stotlar on Wednesday, January 26 1916, Birming ham,
 An ncloSure states:
 At home after February 20 260S High land avenue, Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

RANDOM NOTES

Nlr. and Mrs. A. H. Sample. will take possession of their attractive new bung- allow in Norwood boulevard next week.
 
 MT. and Mrs. David Allen of Montgom- cry are spending a few days at the Tut wiler, having made the trip in their car Miss Anne Holt arrived Wednesday from Montgomery to spend several weeks as the guest of Mrs F. P. Cummings. Dr. and Mrs. Cabot Lul1 announce the birth of daughter, whom they have named Dorothy.
 Mrs. Charles CIapp of Jacksonville, Fla, who has been the guest of her sis ter, Mrs. Leeper of Columbana, will ar rive in a few days to be the guest of Mrs. E. J. Orrison.
 Dr. Lewis Morris and Mir. A. H. Wood ward left Wednesday evening for a weeks stay at the Delta club, near New Orleans.
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs is spending a few days in Washington, D. C.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry B. Day. who were married in Birmingham in December, sailed from Seattle Wash, January 25, to Calcutta, India.
 Miss Virginia Phillips of Pensacola is the guest of Miss Lottie B McMeans at her home on Tenth avenue, south.
 Mrs. Bradley J. Saunders and her son, Bradley, will leave early next week for Pass Christian, where they will spend two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs Harrison Stuart atthews have taken possession of their home, 221S Arlington where they are at home to their friends
 Mrs. c. M. Nice is spending the week at Rolston's, in Coden, with her brother, MT, c. w. Adams of Chicago.
 
 Mrs. Jamie Lynch is the guest of her sisters, Mrs. B. B. Thedford and Mrs. Will Ryan in Tuscaloosa.
 Among the attractive visitors expected for the mdyear dances at the university early in February are Miss Katherine Mccormack and Miss Helen Terrell.
 Mrs. Horace Sanders has returned" to her home in Minneapolis after being the guest of Mrs w. J. Matthias on Ensley Highlands.
 Mr. and Mrs. l.. w. Hunter (Nellie Merritt and Frank Merritt will motor from Montgomery today to spend the weekend with the laters sisters, Mrs Marvin Wise and Miss Bessie Merritt. at their home on Highland avenue.
 Miss Leona Plosser will leave today for Montgomery, where she will be the charming weekend guest of Miss Mae Banks.
 Mrs. J. A. Thomas of Alexander City is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. J. Gil lam.
 Mrs. Vernon Whitaksr and her little daughter, Mary Sloss Whitaker who have been visiting Mrs. Wh.takers parents, Mr and Mrs. A. w. Smith. left Thursday for their home in Atlanta.
 Misses Elizabeth and Loretta Abbott will leave Saturday for Lebanon, Ky, where they win enter the Loretta acad- emy.
 Mrs. Fielder Pou of Columbus Ga, is the guest of Miss Eugene RicheY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MISSES CALLAHAN COMPLI-
 MENT MISS HOWELL

IT, compliment to Miss Leo Howell a bride-to-be, Miss Lula Callahan and Miss Annie Callahan were charming hostess Thursday a a box party at the Lyric. Th<>e in the party were: Miss Leo Howell, Miss Lily Howell. Miss Odele Isorl, Miss Olive Birmingham, Mr, Glenn Parson, MT Leo Westerman. Mir. Jack Johnston, MT. James Callahan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. CLAUDE WHITE
 IS HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

As a charming compliment to Miss An ne Franklins guests, Miss Lorraine Gun ningham of Mobile and Miss Ellen O'Keefe of Atlanta, Mrs. Claude White entertained at luncheon yesterday at her home on Sycamore street. The table about which the guests were seated was centered with bowl of fragrant blos- sCms and ferns. Included in the delight full hospitality were Miss Cunningham, Miss O'Keefe, Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Roberta Lamb Miss Lucille Morgan, Miss Sarah Collins. Miss Doris Moughon. Miss Annie Franklin, Miss Emma Collins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. JOHNSTON HOSTESS
 TO THURSDAY SOCIAL CLUB

Mrs. Gregory Johnson entertained the members of the Thursday Social club this afternoon at her home in NorWood.
 After series of auction, tempting salad and ice course were served. Those present were Mrs. w. $. Moughon, Mrs. J. A. Shook, Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. Will liam Lassiter, Mrs. Jordon Moughon, Mrs E. B. Pennington. Mrs. Philip AL eXander, Mrs. Samuel Nance, Mrs. New ton Pas'ey, Mrs. Ely Pigman, Mrs. w. T. Simmons Mrs Leroy Holt, and the hostess, Mrs. Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. TOULMIN GIVES
 LUNCHEON FOR MISS HILL

Gathered about a table made lovely with a basket of pink roses and hyacinths group of charming girls enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Priestly Toulmn yesterday when she was hostess at luncheon at the Tutwiler for Miss Amelie Hill the guest of Mrs. E. w. Fucker, Jr
 Dainty name cards marked the places of Miss Hill, Miss Elizabeth Locke, Miss Mary Mott Williams of Michigan, Miss Alice Jones. Miss Ella Blacksher of Mo bile, Miss Pleas Hobbs of Athens, Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Carol Woodson, Miss Jean Marks, Miss Rorothy Davis, Miss Marion Orr and Mrs. Toulmin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. COX ENTERTAINS YOUNG
 NATIONS BRIDGE CLUB

The Young MatronS' Bridge club met yesterday with Mrs Oliver Cox al her home on South Thirtieth street.
 After series of auction the guests enjoyed delicious salad course.
 The club membership includes Mrs. Carlton Smith, Mrs. John cox Mrs. c. C. Hedt, Jr., Mrs Roderick Beddow, Mrs James Garber, Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr, Mrs. Percy Meadow. Mrs. k. C. Cabaniss. Mrs. AnSln White, Mrs. Luke Hunt. Mrs. Hinson Sibey and the hostess, Mrs. Cox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. GORE IS
 BRIDGE HOSTESS

Mrs. s. N. Gore entertained al her home on Norwood boulevard Wednesday even ing at an informal bridge given in com plment to Mrs. P H. Coteland a sister Of the hostess, who will leave Birming- ham to make her home elsewhere The home was prettily decorated with spring flowers and at the ctose of the series a tempting salad course was served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

and make it a success just a musi- elan a painter or any other crafts man can.
 q feel greatly indebted to Mrs. Will son for what learned from her about icing" Mrs. Seals said Tt is great art undoubtedly to be able to make good icing, and especially to do decor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. SAMUED EARL
 SENDS OUT CARDS

A limited number of Mrs. Samuel Earle's friends have received the follow ing card:
 Mrs. Samuel LoWndes Earle requests the pleasure of your company on Friday, February 1, at ) o'clock, in the afternoon at 1223 NiaZuma avenue, to meet Miss Locke and Miss Williams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
FRIDAY MORNING BRIDGE CLUB
 TO MEET WITH MISS BROWN

Miss Lois Brown will be hostess this morning at her home on North Twenty ninth street, to the Friday Morning Bridge club. At noon tea and sand wiches will be served A dainty piece of lingerie will be given the prize.
 The club members are Miss Lida Otis, Miss Doris Moughon, Miss Katherine Ross, Miss Roberta Lamb, Mrs. Ed IT, win, Mrs Luke Hunt Mrs. Roberts and Miss Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. CONNORS ENTERTAINS
 THE HIGHLAND BOOK CLUR

The subject of "Efficiency" formed a very interesting topic for the meeting of the Highland Book club Wednesday morning, which met with Mrs. George C. Connors in Mountain Terrace.
 Mrs. James BoWron, Mrs. John Jemi- son, Jr,, and Mrs. H. Notion read splen- did papers on this subject
 Mrs. John McNeel was unanimously elected as a new member.
 After the programme the guests of the morning, including Mrs. Lochraine
 (COntinued on Page Seven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. BOWIE ISSUES CARDS
 TO AFTERNOON RECEPTION

Mrs. s. J. Bowie has sent out cards reading as follows:
 Mrs sydney Johnson Bowie, at home Thursday afternoon, February 3, at 4 clock, 3203 Glenn avenue, to meet Mrs. Vernon Cosby Badham''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MISS LOUISE GODBEE
 TO GIVE BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Louise Godbee will entertain in- formally at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. sidney $. Godbee, giving a dance Saturday night to celebrate her thirteenth birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
DANCE
 FOR MISS WEBB

Miss Mary Webb of Atlanta, who is the guest of Miss Hazel Bobbitt, Will be the inspiration of a dance to be given this evening by Mir and Mrs. E. c. Janney at their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. MATTHEWS TO
 ENTERTAIN CLJTR

Mrs. F. G. Matthews will be hostess to the Ensley Highlands Bridge club today at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. ESTES COMPLIMENTS
 MRS. FIELDER POL

Mrs J. R. Estes entertained her card club and few extra guests at bridge yesterday in compliment to her cousin, Mrs Fielder Pou of Columbus, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

ative icing. Few have the patience to worry over the trifes and minute things that must be worked out. | never get tired however; if I don't sue ceed the first time, I try over and over again until I make it perfect, and then feel amply repaid for all of my trou ble .Ht -'.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. ARNOLD TO
 COMPLIMENT VISITOR

In honor of Mrs. R. C, Young, the guest of Mrs. Harry Walstrum, Mus. F. G. Arnold will entertain at luncheon next Wednesday at the Newspaper club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Miss Mable Marler, Mrs. O. w. Price,
 Miss Mary Lee Bell, Miss Anna Mae
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Mrs. Fielder Pou of Columbus, Ga, i: the guest of Miss Eugene RicheY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

the last word in decor
 ative icing was given to Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Misses Elizabeth and Loretta Abbott will leave Saturday for Lebanon, Ky. where they will enter the Loretta acad- emy.
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01
County AqricuIturists Active,

The county agriculturist in Wash
ington state has made himself felt
in the development Of a better agricul-
ture, Notwithstanding that the move
ment is new, and only nine counties
have thus far availed themselves of
the privilege Of the law creating the
office Of county agriculturist. Chap
ter IS, Session Laws of 1913, establish
ing THE Bureau Of Farm Develop
ment.") In the last year these county
agriculturists, nine of them, have called
together in public meetings 10000 PEG.
pie for lectures or agricultural demon.
strations. Twenty registered bulls
have been introduced into farming
communities on the initiative Of the
county agriculturists. A similar num-
Der Of scrub bulls have been dis.
posed of. Seed testing, seed selection
in the field, farm sanitation, improve.
ment in farm buildings, the introduc.
ton of rotative methods of farming,
improvement in drainage systems and
widespread distribution of literature
pertaining to agricultural development
are included in the activities of the
county agriculturists.
The counties provided with county
agriculturists at present are Wahkia-
KUN, Benton, Adams, Spokane, Walla
Walla, Douglas, Okanogan, King and
ThurstOn.
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01
Getting Rid of Ants.

The surest way OF preventing injury
by ants is to destroy their nests. Usual
ly the nests can be readily found, but
if there is any difficulty a little watch
ing Of where the ants travel will show
where the nest is located. If the nests
are out in the field punch u few holes
with a stick in the nests and place a
couple of tablespoonfuls of carbon di.
sulphide in each hole, covering up i'm.
mediately with the foot so as to throw
a Gaping Of dirt into the hole. The
fumes Of carbon disulphide are very
heavy and will suffocate the ants. Care
must be taken in using it. as it is ex.
tremely in1ammable.
Ants in houses can be trapped to /;
sponge moistened with sweetened wa.
ter. When many ants congregate OH
the sponge they can be destroyed by !.
little boiling water from the teakettle.
If ants crawl up fruit trees and de.
stroy the blossoms Of young shoots
they can be kept from doing so by tying
a fluffy band Of cotton around the
trunks. Ants will not walk over fluffy
cotton unless they are very much ex.
cited.
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01
Wood Ashes Supply Potash.

To bring about an agreement where
by potash shipments from Germany
may be recontinued for agricultural
purposes only efforts are being made
by representatives Of commercial con-
Germs and some of the experiment sta
lions. 81
Such is the information which has
been received by A. r. Whitson Of the
soils laboratory of the University Of
Wisconsin. Without potash from the
German mines much Of the develop
ment of reclaimed marsh lands in this
country is at a standstill. It has been
found that a limited supply can be OBJ
tanned from the chemical treatment Of
hardwood ashes, and a valuable grade
of potash is also being secured from
alunite beds In certain western states.
Mr.. Whitson estimates that there are
hundreds of tons Of ashes in Wisconsin
which would yield paying quantities Of
potash. It Is not improbable that q
plant for Transforming wood ashes into
commercial potash will be located at
some central point In the state.
tEr AZ
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01
Farm That Wa. Mad. to PAY.

H. aL
A significant instance Of what proper
methods Of farm management can &C.
complish is afforded by a certain 500
acr farm In central Michigan. For
ten years this farm failed to pay in
terest on the capital invested. One
year after the owners had been in
duced to make certain radical changes
the farm paid all the expenses Of OPP
Grafton and returned them s per cent
on an investment Of 100000. The
changes which accomplished this
financial revolution were as follows:
-Four horse machinery was substitute
ed for two horse.
The Improbable cows in the dairy
herd were weeded out and sold and
the money received for them invested
in better stock.
A silo was built.
The foreman vas allowed, in addi-
ton to his salary, 10 per cent Of the
net income from the farm. The ex-
penses of operating the farm, but not
the interest on the capital, were de-
Quoted from the income before the
foreman received his percentage.
1t was this last suggestion which
met with the most opposition from
the owners of the farm, but when it
was pointed out to them that for every
dollar the foreman got under such an
arrangement they would get 50 they
yielded.
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01
VITALITY OF SEEDS.

Seeds with high vitality possess the
power of terminating quickly and Of
producing healthy, vigorous plants.
Seeds with low vitality sprout slowly
and produce weak and spindling plants.
The chief influences affecting seed vi
tally are as follows:
Age.-Vitality of seeds decreases with
age. y
Maturity.-Although seeds will ger
inmate when not fully mature, the
plants produced are weaker than those
from fully matured seeds.
Size.-Large and heavy seeds have a
greater terminating power and pro-
duce plants with more vigor than small
seeds.
Percentage.-Seed should come from
plants whose pedigree is known to be
good. Strains that are run out pro-
duce seeds Of weak vitality.
Methods of Curing and Preservation.
Seeds cured and stored in a very
moist atmosphere lose their vitality
quite rapidly. Seeds should be stored
In a dry, cool place.
Variety.-Similar storage conditions
do not affect all sorts OF seeds the
same. Vitality is a variety character
Colorado Station.
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01
Making the Little
Farm Pay
By c. c. BOWSFlELD

Garden peas either for family trade
Or for canning purposes are one of the
surest and most profitable crops that
amateurs can produce.
There is a high acreage profit in
growing peas, and as the vines have
unusual fertilizing qualities this crop
should have a place on every farm,
but more especially on small places
which are largely given up to truck
raising.
Peas belong to the legume family
and have the power of taking nitro
gen from the air and mixing it with
the soil, but this nitrogen cannot be
made use of till the plant dies and the
roots rot. Consequently the vines
should be plowed in as soon as the
peas have been picked in summer or
early fall. This, with a supply Of ordi-
nary %barnyard manure, will prove suf-
icient fertilization unless the ground
The Dickinson press., 1916-01-01

I TREE NJURED BY ZIMMERMAN MOTH.
a vivid green, according to the kind of
tree on which it is feeding. by Dor
ing under the bark Of pine trees it
causes extensive pitch deposits in the
wood, making the lumber too pitchy
for the better commercial use. Por
tons of tae infested trees are also
killed.
The moth which develops from this
caterpillar lays it's eggs mostly in July.
Mature trees are attacked from ten
to thirty feet from the top down and
second growth from about breast high
up to thirty or forty feet. The moths.
however, prefer mature and injured
pines. If these are cut out during the
winter, while the insects are hibernat-
ing, and the infested parts burned it
will contribute to the control Of the
lighter infestation in the young trees.
This method is particularly recon-
mended by e~ntomologists in the de-
partment Of agriculture for wood lots.
By first using the brood trees for fire.
wood the damage from the moth is eli.
ther absolutely controlled or greatly
minimized. In many cases the elimi-
nation Of two. or three Of the worst
trees is all that is necessary.