S-1141001_COMPLETO.pdf

22 APHOEISMATA ENTOMOLOGICA.
Barberry, (Bcrberis vulgaris.)
Raspberry, (Rubus idccus.)
Pansy, (Viola tricolor.)
Common Sage, (Salvia officinalis.)
Candied Tuft, {Iberia umlellata, etc.)
Sweet William, (Dianthus barbatus.)
Lime, (Tilia europcea.)
Jessamine, (Jasminum officinale.)
White Yerbena, (Verbena •? var: fl: alio.)
Sweet Scabious, (Scabiosa atro-purpurea.)
Thistle, (Carduus, cnicus, var: sp.)
Laurel, (Prunus lauro-cerasus.) <
Privet, (Ligustrum vulgare.)
Misseltoe, (Viscum album.)
Erench Marigold, (Tagetes patula.)
African Marigold, (Tagetes erecta.)
Michaelmas Daisy, (Aster tradescantia.)
Blackberry, (Bubus fruticosus, etc.)
Elote Meadow grass, (Glyceria jtuitans.)
'THE DIGGINGS.
IN the winter time, Avhen the insects of the Lepidopterous orders have
all but entirely disappeared, their successors of the following generation
are to be found in the chrysalis state, or as I recently heard it
called "the crystallized state," in various situations; but chiefly at the
roots of trees, and especially in those retired "nooks and corners" which
afford the most shelter from the severities of the brumal season, and
where accordingly the soil is loose and crumbling, and easily entered
by the descending caterpillars. By procuring these you frequently obtain
several of the rarest species, which otherwise the sight of would never
gladden your entomological vision.
You should have an implement made for the purpose, of iron,^not
too sharp, but sufficiently so, and of any spade-like shape that may
most recommend itself to your judgment. Many insects are at the
same time to be found in the moss on the trunks of the trees; and
those you can look for at more leisure, if you bring a quantity
of the moss home with you, and examine it carefully over a sheet of