"J. N. B.," Red House Farm, New London, Conn., writes: " I, in common with my neighbors, have been greatly troubled by ground moles. They tear up our lawns and tennis grounds, upset our plants in the border, etc., and do much damage. Will you kindly advise me either by note or through the pages of the Gardeners' Monthly, the best way to treat the nuisance? I have used Isbell's Mole Trap, etc., but have not been successful in this way".

[Those who would catch moles by trapping must learn the art of distinguishing between the regular run of the animal, and a mere feeding ground. In the latter they do not return in the paths they make while hunting for worms and insects, - but in their runs they do. The traps must be set to catch them on return. They often have a run under a hard piece of ground to the softer feeding places, and when such a track is discovered all that are troublesome can speedily be caught.

They may be driven away by inserting tow dipped in gas tar, into their runs. The sense of smell is acute in these creatures; and annoying odors can be detected by them for long distances. An old Germantown gardener used to employ dried herring, as better than tar. - Ed. G. M].