REPORT OF STATE ENTOMOLOGIST, 209 



The work of the bureau, since its formation, has constantly 

 been increasing so that the demands upon its members are 

 greater each year. The gipsy situation at the beginning of 

 1908 was of such magnitude that the Department placed this 

 work in charge of the special field agent, Capt. E. E. Philbrook. 

 The success achieved is due in a great measure to his untiring 

 energy and good judgment. Second only to his effort is the 

 individual interest, and active cooperation of each man in the 

 field. There has been a desire on the part of each one to see 

 that every effort was put forth to do the best possible work in 

 the interest of the Department. 



The summary of this work in detail as given in the appended 

 report of the field agent, demonstrates how fully this has been 

 carried out. 



We are also under great indebtedness to Dr. L. O. Howard 

 and Mr. D. M. Rogers for their personal interest and hearty 

 cooperation in aid rendered from the Federal Government. 



Respectfully submitted, 



E. F. HITCHINGS, 



State Entomologist. 



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