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possible^. But any stage will do when adults are not available, 

 and all stages would be most satisfactory. Collect and send 

 also specimens showing the nature of the injury. Place all 

 the specimens in a small tin can or strong wooden box and 

 mail them to us. No air holes are necessary. Biting insects, 

 like caterpillars, require food, and some of their food should 

 be placed with them. Scale insects may be sent upon a bit 

 of their food plant inclosed in a tin or strong wooden box. 

 A few specimens are sufficient. Wrap the box neatly in a 

 paper, tie it, and write our address upon it. Address us : 

 DIVISION OF ENTOMOLOGY, BOARD OF COMMISSION- 

 ERS OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, HONOLULU, 

 T. II. In order that we may know whom the material is from, 

 write your own name and address in the upper left hand cor- 

 ner. The stamps place in the upper right hand corner. 



COOPEEATION. 



His time spent mostly in the field, the farmer has abundant 

 opportunity for making observations, which may be brought 

 to our attention only through him. These observations may 

 sometimes be of the greatest importance, although they can 

 be fully appreciated by an entomologist only. It is, there- 

 fore, highly desirable to both farmer and entomologist that 

 the latter be informed of all important observations made by 

 the former. In other words, it is to the farmer's benefit to 

 keep in touch with the institutions directly concerned with his 

 interests and which he helps to maintain. Farmers should 

 make it a point to visit this office when possible, and write 

 us when they need assistance. Send specimens, ask questions, 

 try to learn from us all we know about insects, and tell us all 

 you know about them. 



Approved : 



L. A. Thurston, President. 



Board of Commissioners of 



Agriculture and Forestry. " 



Honolulu, Hawaii, April 25, 1905. 



