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In other words, that a large number of entomologists of the 

 highest possible scientific standing, and particularly those having 

 practical experience in dealing with parasitic insects, should 

 be invited to visit Massachusetts, learn of our difficult prob- 

 lems on the spot, examine into the methods of importing, rear- 

 ing and distributing parasites, and then give us the benefit of 

 their criticism and counsel, based 011 a full knowledge of the 



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facts at hand. He also suggested that, since by some this move- 

 ment might be taken as a criticism on his management and on 

 his judgment in placing the direction of the work in the hands 

 of Dr. Howard, it would be well to have some outside board or 

 commission take charge of the matter, so that it should be en- 

 tirely an ex parte affair, free from any suggestion of influence 

 by the present administration of the work. The suggestion to 

 authorize the superintendent to invite the entomologists was 

 heartily endorsed by the legislative committee which had the 

 matter under consideration, while the arrangement of the entire 

 affair was left in his hands. 



After looking over the list of prominent entomologists of 

 other countries, and conferring with Prof. C. H. Fernald at 

 Amherst, Mass., the list given below was made up. There are 

 numerous other workers in this field of science, who from train- 

 ing and experience would no doubt be equally able to render 

 competent opinions and give sound advice, but it is believed 

 that the list is a thoroughly representative one. Those invited 

 from America were : 



Prof. Edward M. Ehrhorn, Deputy Commissioner of Horticulture, 

 State of California, a man of large practical experience in importing-, 

 breeding and disseminating insect parasites, particularly those of scale 

 insects, and also a man well trained in applied entomology. 



Prof. Herbert Osborn, Ohio State University, one of the country's 

 best known teachers of entomology, and of large experience in investi- 

 gation and laboratory work. 



Dr. John B. Smith, Entomologist, New Jersey Agricultural Experi- 

 ment Station, an investigator of the highest order, a successful teacher 

 and the author of numerous standard works on insects. 



Prof. S. A. Forbes, State Entomologist, Illinois, a most successful 

 teacher and investigator and one of the most prominent entomologists 

 of the middle Avest. 



Prof. E. P. Felt, State Entomologist of New York, a well-known 



