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common Indian bee, Apis indica, and attempts have been 

 made to accustom it to the modern bar-frame hive. These 

 in a measure have proved successful, but progress is slow 

 largely owing to suitable appliances not being available and 

 more experiments are necessary before a definite opinion can 

 be expressed. Several enquiries have been received with 

 regard to apiculture and these have been answered as far 

 as possible. 



11. Demonstration. — The work of adding to the number 

 of coloured plates of insect pests was continued and the new 

 ones issued to the Provinces. A number of complete sets 

 of coloured lantern slides were also issued. As mentioned 

 previously, exhibits were sent to several Exhibitions. 



12. Insect Survey. — Additions have been made to the 

 general collections. Unnamed specimens of Tettigidce, 

 Passalidce, Cantharidce, Rutelinm and Fsyllidce have been 

 sent to specialists for identification and many of the collec- 

 tions sent out last year have been received back with the 

 required information. Specimens have been identified for 

 Provincial Assistants, the Indian Museum and many 

 private collectors. 



13. Programme of work for 1912-13. 



As in previous years the work of investigating and 

 advising upon insect pests will be continued. Assistance 

 will be given, when desired, in co-ordinating the work of 

 the Provincial Assistants and special help will be given in 

 case of any serious outbreak. The preparation and issue 

 of coloured plates and lantern slides will be proceeded with 

 as before. The short courses in Lac cultivation and Eri 

 and Mulberry silk-culture will be continued. Further 

 experiments will be made with European and Indian 

 bees. It is hoped that the collections of lac insects will be 

 completed during the period. Eri silkworms will be 

 reared and requests for help and advice will be complied 

 with as far as practicable. The experimental work with 

 Mulberry silkworms will be continued. New insecticides 

 and apparatus sent in for trial will be tested and reported 



