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This work gives a short account of the insects commonly injurious to a serious extent in this country, with means found practically serviceable to prevent or diminish the amount of their ravages.

"A second edition of Miss Ormerod's work, highly valued by scientific agriculturists."—Times.

"Every farmer, gardener, and fruit-grower should have a copy of this excellent five-shilling Manual in his library, in order that he may know his enemies, and the best of ascertained methods for defeating them."—Agricultural Gazette.

"The most valuable work which has been published in England on this important matter."—Bell's Weekly Messenger.

"An excellent guide, full of sound and practical information, which will be found equally useful for either the farmer or gardener in his daily work, or for the teacher or student in the class-room."—Times.

"The best introductory treatise on the subject in existence."—Agricultural Gazette.

"Very concise, very complete, and beautifully illustrated. Teems with information indispensable for every agriculturist."—North British Agriculturist.

"From beginning to end the book is thoroughly practical, while its usefulness is materially increased by the 163 woodcuts scattered through its pages."—The Miller.

"Students will find it of great service in helping them to a knowledge of insect life, and of the best remedies for infestations."—Nature.