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negative results of a series of experiments with lime, land plaster, etc., 

 used to destroy the larvje of the house fly. He emphasized the necessity 

 of greater cleanliness in the management of horse stables. 



A paper from Mr. Gillette, on" " Vernacular Names of Insects," was 

 read and referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Howard, Fernald 

 and Lintner, A communication from C. P. Lounsbury, giving very in- 

 teresting notes on " Cape of Good Hope Insects," particularly the 

 locusts of that region, was then read. 



Mr. H. G. Hubbard presented an account of the " Insect Fauna of 

 the Giant Cactus," recording the capture of a large number of insects on 

 this plant and giving notes on their habits. 



Mr. Howard described " A Valuable Coccid " lately discovered in 

 Arizona and New Mexico, from which, by suitable treatment, a good 

 grade of white wax could be obtained. The refuse from this operation 

 is of the nature and consistence of India-rubber, and may be of com- 

 mercial value. 



" Notes on Insects of the Year," by Messrs. Webster and Mally, 

 recording interesting experiences with several of the common insect 

 pests. The negative results of a series of experiments with kainit, 

 against the insects attacking the roots of the grape, caused considerable 

 discussion, and the need for further experimentation along this line was 

 pointed out. 



A paper by A. H. Kirkland, on " Preparation and Use of Arsenate 

 of Lead;" detailed a method of preparing this insecticide at a cost of 

 about seven cents per pound. Work against the Gypsy moth was 

 mentioned, and the condition of the infested region was reported as 

 generally better than that of last year. This undertaking, however, is 

 still handicapped by insufficient financial support. 



" A Malodorous Carabid," by Mr. Barrows, gave extensive notes 

 on the annoyance and discomfort caused by the almost unbearable odour 

 of this insect, Nomius pygmceus. 



At the final adjournment of the session it was voted to hold the 

 next meeting at Boston, Mass., August 19th and 20th. 



Several resolutions were passed, among which were (i) a resolution 

 requesting the publication of the proceedings as a bulletin of the Division 

 of Entomology, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, and (2) expressing familiarity 

 with the efforts of the State of Massachusetts to exterminate the Gypsy 

 moth, and commending the results already accomplished. 



The election of officers resulted as follows : President, Herbert 

 Osborn, Ames, Iowa \ ist Vice-President, Lawrence Bruner, Lincoln, 

 Neb.; 2nd Vice-President, C. P. Gillette, Ft. Collins, Colo.; Secretary 

 and Treasurer, C. L. Marlatt, Washington, D. C. 



A. H. Kirkland, Secretary pro tern. 



