21 JULY 1917, Page 12

DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS.

(To THE Eerrem er ma "Sreerstom"l

Sts,—As one of the many interested in horticulture, it would be helpful to know which are the destructive insects. I understand' the parent of the leather-jacket is the "daddy-longlegs," whirls :should be destroyed on every occasion. Too often we have looked upon this insect, like the house-fly, as harmless. If we knew the parent of the wireworm we could look out and destroy it also; and if there are other insects which should be exterminated, a list of them would he of advantage to those who are trying to grow their own household supplies.—I am, Sir, Ac., Awseera amsnmra.