DIRECTOR'S REPORT.* 



To the Honorable Board of Control of the New York Agricultural 

 Experiment Station: 



Gentlemen. — I have the honor to present herewith the re- 

 port of the progress and work of the ISTew York Agricultural 

 Experiment Station for the year 1899. 



The year 1898 was characterized by large and important addi- 

 tions to the building and apparatus equipment, but the past year 

 has been occupied chiefly with the quiet study of certain impor- 

 tant problems. 



It is a pleasure to report to you that without exception the 

 members of the various departments of the Station are giving to 

 their work a very gratifying measure of diligence and efficiency. 

 The pursuit of knowledge with the attendant vicissitudes of orig- 

 inal observation and research requires enthusiasm and courage, 

 especially when the long delay of results may cause public 

 criticism; and he who keeps on his way in a spirit of loyalty to 

 truth and with a proper sense of responsibility for his utterance 

 is deserving of his full meed of praise. I believe the members of 

 your Station staff recognize the high standard to which they 

 should attain and are striving to reach it. 



THE STATION STAFF. 



After more than three years of efficient service at the Station 

 as Assistant Horticulturist, Mr. C. P. Close resigned his position 

 in September last to accept the chair of Botany and Horticulture 

 in the Utah Agricultural College. A successor to Mr. Close has 

 not yet been selected. 



Reprint of Bulletin No. 168. 



