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At this convention 16 articles or resolutions were adopted and some of the more 

 important points mentioned in these resolutions may be briefly stated in this con- 

 nection. Insectivorous birds, of which a list is given and to which additions may 

 be made as more knowledge is gained concerning the feeding habits of these birds, 

 are recommended for absolute protection as well as their nests and eggs. More 

 stringent legislation is recommended for preventing the destruction of nests and 

 eggs and the use of traps, cages, nets, and other devices for capturing birds. The 

 proprietors of vineyards or gardens are to be granted the privilege of destroying 

 birds in case they should become injurious on the premises in question. A list is 

 also given of injurious birds. 



Special report on the decrease of certain birds and its causes with sug- 

 gestions for bird protection, E. H. Forbush (Agr. of Mass., 52 (1904), pp. 429-543, 

 pis. 2). — An elaborate historical account is given of the former prevalence of birds 

 in Massachusetts and neighboring States and the decrease in numbers of these birds 

 due to various causes. 



Among the agencies which may affect the destruction of birds the author enumer- 

 ates the unfavorable weather of 1903-4, the destruction of birds by sportsmen, bird 

 shooters and trappers, market hunters, boy gunners, and egg collectors. Apparently 

 six species of game birds and water fowl have disappeared in Massachusetts within 

 historical times and shore birds are estimated to have decreased in numbers to the 

 extent of 75 per cent. Swallows, night hawks, eagles, great blue herons, house 

 wren, red-headed woodpecker, and various other species of similar birds are on the 

 decrease. 



Notes are given on the natural enemies of birds, especially cats and English spar- 

 rows. In order to protect birds from further unnecessary depredations it is suggested 

 that more attention be given in the schools to the economic value of birds and the 

 desirability of protecting them. 



Animal and insect pests, E. Wright (Queensland Agr. Jour., 16 (1905), No. 1, 

 pp. 67-70). — The flying fox is considered as one of the most important fruit pests 

 along the eastern coast of Queensland. Notes are also given on certain birds which 

 are injurious to fruits as well as on the fruit fly and other insect pests. 



Entomology with special reference to its biological and economic aspects, 

 J. W. Folsom (Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Co., 1906, pp. VII -\- 485, pis. 5, Jigs. 

 300). — According to the author this volume is intended for the student and general 

 reader, and was written to cover as fully as possible within the limits of the book 

 the biological aspects of insects. 



The subject-matter is arranged under the heads, classification; anatomy and 

 physiology; development; adaptations of aquatic insects; color and adaptive colora- 

 tion; origin of adaptations; insects in relation to plants, animals, and man; insect 

 behavior; and distribution. A classified bibliography of important entomological 

 literature is also presented (pp. 409-466). The literature of economic entomology 

 is discussed. One of the most valuable features of the book is the discussion of the 

 economic relations of insects. 



Catalogue of publications relating to entomology in the library of the TJ. S. 

 Department of Agriculture ( U. S. Dept. Agr., Library Bid. 55, pp. 562). — This 

 bulletin contains a classified list of 5,600 publications relating to entomology in the 

 library of the Department. The titles are grouped under general entomology, 

 economic entomology, faunas, and various orders of insects, Myriapods, and 

 Arachnida. A list of serial publications relating to entomology is also given and 

 the bulletin is provided with an index to insect families and authors. 



Insects of the year, W. Stuart ( Vermont Sta. Rpt. 1905, pp. 309-314, figs. 2).— 

 No serious outbreaks of injurious insects occurred during the season, but the usual 

 number of requests were made concerning insect injuries of lesser importance. 



