EXPERIMENT STATION REPORTS. 161 



ADAMS FUND. 



The projects under the Adams fund have been confined to a study of 

 the nitrogenous compounds in soils and of the chemical factors rendering 

 soluble the insoluble i>hosphates of the soil. 



Dr. Jodidi has given his entire time to the first project and a prelimin- 

 ary report is now ready for publication. 



What time the writer has been able to devote to research work has 

 been given to the second iJroject, but nothing is ready for publication. 



It is with regret that I record the resignation of Dr. Jodidi, as research 

 chemist, to take eft'ect July first, he having accepted a more remunera- 

 tive position Avitli the experiment station at Ames, Iowa. Dr. Jodidi 

 has been connected with this station since February 1, 1908. His work 

 has been characterized by a high degree of intelligence and all of his 

 ambitions have been wrapped up in it. His love for research work has 

 made him a valuable man for. the institution. His successor has not yet 

 been decided upon. 



In closing this report I wish to express my gratification to my asso- 

 ciates who have faithfully performed the duties devolving upon them. 



Very respectfully yours, 



ANDREW J. PATTEN, 



Chemist. 

 East Lansing, Michigan, June 30, 1909. 



REPORT OF THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 



Director R. S. Shaw: 



Following is a brief report of the work of the Division of Entomology 

 for the year ending June 30th, 1909. 



The year has been notable for the absence of serious insect ravages. 

 Grasshoppers did some damage in the North, and the gooseberry fruit- 

 worm has caused some loss both here and at South Haven. The cigar 

 case-bearer has appeared in serious numbers in the eastern part of the 

 state but further than this, the insect ravages have been little more than 

 the usual trouble with scales, rose-chafers, wire worms, and other com- 

 mon pests. 



Short trips have been :nade to several places and addresses given on 

 shade tree pests, fruit pests, and the like, beside .several to investigate 

 false alarms concerning the gypsy-moth and brown-tail. These creatures 

 are of such a serious nature that one hesitates to neglect any possible 

 chance of the appearance of such serious menace in the state. A trip to 

 the American Association of Economic Entomologists was made by the 

 writer and by Dr. Shafer. At this time it was i)ossible to attend also 

 meetings of the Entomological Society of America and those of the Wash- 

 ington Entomological Society, beside the regular meetings of the Ameri- 

 can Association for the Advancement of Science. The facts gleaned from 

 these meetings have been of great value. The writer also went to the 

 Upper Peninsula for further investigation of the tamarack saw-flv and 

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