Though most of our readers know about the Codlin moth, and how to decrease the number by cleaning off the loose bark, wrapping hay bands around the trunk, and by other watchful maneuvers, the annexed from the Gardeners' Chronicle, varies the theme somewhat, and we think, instructively to our readers:

"The eggs of this moth are deposited singly on the apex of the ovary when the apple is in flower, or on the crown of the fruit later in the season; the caterpillar is hatched in a few days, and eats its way to the central portion of the ovary, and at first does not attack the covering which immediately protects the young seed. It prolongs its burrow until the rind of the fruit is pierced, forming a tortuous gallery by which air is admitted and excreta discharged. The caterpillar now returns to the core of the fruit, pierces the covering, and obtains access to the seed, upon which it feeds until the apple falls, when it ascends the tree and enters the chrysalis state, which in the earlier part of the season is of short duration, the moth emerging to deposit its eggs as already described. The numbers of this destructive pest of the apple tree, may be lessened considerably by stripping or cutting off all loose bark on the stem and older limbs, and all moss or lichen should be scraped off, so as to afford the least possible shelter for the caterpillar after it leaves the fruit, and expose it for a longer time to the attacks of birds. The best period to destroy the insect is during the caterpillar stage, when advantage should be taken of its habit of climbing the stems of the trees.

Bands of stout paper 5 inches wide are attached to the stem in such a way that the upper margin fits tightly all round, whilst the lower margin is sufficiently loose to allow the caterpillar to creep beneath it without difficulty. The insect readily takes possession of the shelter afforded by the band, and, constructing a light web, passes into its dormant state. The bands should be examined once a week, and the caterpillars destroyed. All fallen fruit should be promptly collected, and destroyed before the caterpillars have time to creep out".