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individual case, and the remaining information is generally wasted. The evidence 

 wc have at hand, points clearly I believe, to definite features which should character- 

 ize the construction and use of entomological bulletins. I think I was practically in 

 accord with views expressed by Mr. Webster of this Committee, last year, when I 

 stated in an address given in Washington in December, 1911, that I believed, as a 

 general thing, that "bulletins treating of some destructive insect should contain 

 first a brief popular description of the insect and its work (placing the account of its 

 work first, for the farmers' benefit) using drawings and photos generously; and, 

 secondly, following the above, remedial and preventive methods. All this should 

 be in bold-faced type and should be in a form attractive to the eye. Following this, 

 which represents essential points, of course, from the farmers' standpoint, may well 

 come an account of the work in detail in ordinary type, using whatever illustrations 

 are necessary and available, — the more the better, if they are pertinent. " 



It is evident to me and I believe to most of us that a large per cent of entomological 

 bulletins sent out on the regular Station mailing lists are wasted and represent the 

 misuse of money. To be sure, they convey to the recipients over the state the idea 

 that the Entomological Department is doing something although the hard-headed 

 farmer, in finding the bulletin uninteresting or unattractive, might form a wrong 

 opinion as to the nature of the activity. 



Is it not a fact that the best use to which the entomological bulletins are put is in 

 answering questions, — that is, in lieu of writing letters, questions asking specifically 

 for help in connection with some insect; and if this be a fact, does not the situation 

 call for brevity and simplicity of expression and indicate a demand for popular cir- 

 culars and leaflets rather than lengthy bulletins upon the part of those who would 

 best serve the agricultural classes? 



F. L. Washburn. 



On motion the report was accepted and ordered to be filed with the 

 Secretary. 



Mr. S. J. Hunter: I think that some action should be taken on 

 the suggestion made by the Executive Committee concerning the 

 publication of annual notes on insects and I would like to move that 

 it is the sense of the meeting that these notes should be published in 

 the manner indicated in the report. 



This motion was seconded and carried. 



President P. J. Parrott: We will now take up the report of 

 the special committee which was appointed to consider the publication 

 of economic literature and which will be given by Mr. W. E. Britton. 



REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONTINUING THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 

 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 



The Bibliography of American Economic Entomology, formerly published by the 

 United States Department of Agriculture, has proved not only extremely useful, 

 but almost indispensable to all workers in applied entomology. All regret that it 

 was discontinued. Although the matter was recently considered by the federal 

 authorities, no favorable action has been taken. 



As it has been .suggested that this Association continue the Bibliography, Presi- 

 dent Parrott appointed this committee to gather data relating to the subject, for 



