The presence of small evergreen branches under the trees at the close of winter first attracted my attention two years ago. I do not think it the work of squirrels, for the twigs may be found on the new-fallen snow under isolated trees where it is certain that neither squirrels nor mice have visited them. That the injury is caused by an insect is highly improbable, as the twigs are found in greater abundance during periods of severe cold. The presence or absence of snow seems to be immaterial as a factor to the work. I hope that during the coming winter the cause may be positively determined. Lexington, Ky.

[We are somewhat of the opinion of Mr. Hillen-meyer, though the specimens"trom Prof. Buckhout show squirrels do sometimes cut the branches. On our grounds we have no squirrels, and yet the trees are as thickly strewn with branchlets - broken at the articulation - not cut by teeth - that the ground surface beneath the trees is covered. Prof. Riley finds no trace of insect life at the place of fracture - Ed. G. M].