The larva of Nemalus ventricosus, alas, too well known under the popular designation of “currant worm,” has been very abundant in this neighbour, hood during the present season. In my own garden it has been a continual fight as to who should have the currant and gooseberry bushes, the worms or their rightful owner. During the early part of summer, anticipating their attack, I was on the lookout for them, and by timely doses of hellebore preserved the foliage with but little damage. In about a fortnight later, having omitted inspection for a few days, I was surprised to find the bushes being stripped again ; and this time the enemy had got so far ahead as to damage their appearance considerably.