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(c) Study of normal variation, especially as associated with 

 changes in habitat and with geographical distribution — the effects of 

 isolation. 



(d) Experimental study of the effects of selection and of the ori- 

 gin of adaptation in organisms. Does morphological adaptation pre- 

 cede or follow change of habitat? 



3. Importance. The scientific need of such a station has long 

 been recognized. Bacon recognized its importance and dreamed of 

 it in the new world. In later times Whitman and Osborn in this 

 country, Romanes in England, and De Varigny in France have 

 pointed out the scientific necessity for such an institution. Our 

 agricultural experiment stations fall far short of meeting the scien- 

 tific requirements, because their work has to be of an immediate 

 practical turn. The Carnegie fund offers the opportunity for which 

 the world has so long been waiting. 



4. Requirements. To carry out the program proposed the follow- 

 ing will be required : 



(a) Plot of ground in the country, near the sea, presenting a 

 great variety of conditions, not too distant from a scientific center 

 with its libraries. 



(b) Building provided with a greenhouse, constant temperature, 

 and dark underground rooms, aquaria, insectaries, mammal rooms, 

 administrative offices, and laboratories. 



(c) Scientific staff, consisting of a director and two assistants; 

 also two or more laborers. 



5. Estimate of Expenses: 



Initial. 



Cost of ground, say 20 acres, about |io,ooo 



Cost of laboratory buildings and furnishings 25,000 



Cost of putting grounds in order, seeding, fencing etc 500 



First cost of stock 5°o 



Total initial expense |36,ooo 



Annual. 



Salary of Director f4>ooo 



Salary of two assistants 2,000 



Wages of laborers i . 200 



Feed 300 



Fuel 250 



Books, stationery, etc. 750 



Repairs, additions, and laboratory supplies 5°° 



Total annual expense l9)0°o 



