"Spreaders in relation to theory and practice in orchard spraying." 



by R. H. Smith, San Francisco, CaHf. (8 minutes). 

 Summary of present status of spreaders and a report of investigation by the author. 



"Results of an Oil Spray in Treatment of Box Leaf Miner (Monarthrop- 

 alpus buxi)," by J. K. Primm and E. A. Hartley, Oak Lane, Pa, 

 (10 minutes). 



"Bordeaux Mixture as a control against Leafhoppers," by F. A. Fenton 

 and J. H. Trundy, Ames, Iowa. (5 minutes). 



Adjournment. 



SECTION OF APICULTURE 



M. C. Tanquary, Chairman G. M. Bentley, Secretary 



Thursday, December 28, 8:00 p. m. 



(Boston Society of Natural History, Berkeley Street, Boston) 



Address by the Chairman, M. C. Tanquary, College Station, Texas, 

 ' 'Relation of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station to Beekeep- 

 ing in Texas." 



Reading of Papers and Discussions 



"Utilization of Various Carbohydrates as Food for the Honey-bee," by 

 E. F. PhiUips, Washington, D. C. 



"A Two Year's Brood Curve for a Single Colony of Bees," by W. F, 

 Nolan, Washington, D. C. 



"Legislation to Protect the American Beekeeper Against the Isle-of- 

 Wight Disease," by S. B. Fracker, C. B. Gooderham, and George 

 H. Rea. 



"Isle-of -Wight Disease with Special Reference to Geographical Distri- 

 bution," by E. F. Phillips, Washington, D. C. 



"Investigation of the Queen," by F. B. Paddock, Ames, Iowa. 



"Value of Winter Protection for Bees," by J. H. Merrill, Manhattan; 

 Kan. 



"Rehabilitation Classes in Apiculture," by E. N. Corv, College Park, 

 Md. 



Report of Committees. 



Selection of Officers. 



Adjournment. 



