JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 



OFFICIAL ORGAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGISTS 



DECEMBER, 1914 



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The Philadelphia meeting promises much to prospective attendants. 

 Its convenient location in respect to the more active entomological 

 centers indicates a record-breaking gathering with a corresponding 

 enthusiasm. Discussion and criticism based upon numerous view- 

 points means the elimination of the unsound and the confirmation of 

 results based upon correct fundamentals. The historical associations 

 and the opportunities to consult the older collections of American in- 

 sects, some very rich in types, present attractions not duplicated by 

 many localities. 



The continuance and spread of the fierce struggle in Europe means 

 that little along scientific lines may be expected from the devastated 

 areas for some time, possibly for years, and lays upon Americans an 

 increasing responsibility for work along productive lines. The oppor- 

 tunities for investigation of the relation of insects to disease are 

 particularly good and, as pointed out in a recent presidential address, 

 relatively few have given attention to this phase of our science. This 

 is especially true in America. Corps of practical entomologists devote 

 their entire time to a study of insects injuring certain crops and, as yet, 

 almost nothing of the kind has been attempted in this country. The 

 exhaustive studies of purely agricultural insects have yielded practical 

 results of great value and the same may be expected to follow a similar 

 concentration along other lines. 



