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Miss Mary E. Murtfeldt reports upon the insects of the season in 
eastern Missouri, and also gives the results of experiments which she 
has made with certain insecticides submitted to her from this office for 
trial. She also presents descriptions of four Microlepidoptera, gees 
are new in the role of feeders upon Apple. 
Prof. Herbert Osborn reports upon the insects injurious to forage- 
crops, meadows, and pastures in his State. His report last year was 
mainly taken up with the consideration of the Leaf-Hoppers, to which ~ 
he gives some further consideration this year, adding some notes on 
locusts and crickets. He presents also a series of miscellaneous obser- 
vations. 
Mr. F. M. Webster devotes his report mainly to the Hessian Fly, dis- 
cussing the number and development of broods, the effect of the larve 
upon plants, the effect of the weather on the development of the fall 
brood, and preventive measures. He also gives some notes upon three 
of the species of Plant-lice, found commonly upon wheat. 
In presenting this bulletin for publication, I desire to thank these 
agents for the care with which they have followed out instructions and 
for the intelligent manner in which they have conducted these investi- 
gations. 
C. V. Be 
